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 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 64/100). 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 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 64/100).
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.