Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Honor Magic8 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). 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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 211.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.