Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. 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 ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Honor Magic8 scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). 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 Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| 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 | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
Price unknowndisplay
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 Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade V50?
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 V50 is a better fit for everyday use.