Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.