Honor WIN RT2 vs ZTE Blade A56
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A56 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 32/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A56 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A56 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
ZTE Blade A56
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A56 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 238g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the ZTE Blade A56, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 49 points higher (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | ZTE Blade A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A56
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A56
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (97/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the ZTE Blade A56?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A56 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the ZTE Blade A56?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.