Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Honor Magic8 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 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 | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A33S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.