Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Honor Magic8 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 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 Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.