Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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 Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.