Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 260.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (85/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
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 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.