Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 199.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.