Honor Magic8 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 628,581); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 542.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
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 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE AXON 50 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.