Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 299.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.