Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 7/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 77 points higher (84/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (67/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 77 points (84/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.