Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,010,069); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| 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 | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 299.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Axon 41 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 41 5G is a better fit for active users.