Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-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 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 166.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
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 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.