Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 207g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). 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 V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 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
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 207 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

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 V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.