Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't.
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade A35
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A35
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade A35?
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 Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.