Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). 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 50 5G (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE AXON 50 5G
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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 50 5G (91/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 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 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.