Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). 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 A52 Lite (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 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 A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.