Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Honor Magic9 (2026) 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 Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Honor Magic9 is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 216g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Honor Magic9 scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.