Honor 70 Pro+ vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 70 Pro+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,504,467); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro+
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 70 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro+ vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro+ | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504467 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro+
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Pro+ and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 70 Pro+ by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro+ or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro+ by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro+ or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro+ or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro+ over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.