Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic9 (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Honor Magic9 scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). 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 A52 Lite (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.