Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 239g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.