Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-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 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 239g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 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 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 178.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.