Honor 70 vs Honor Magic 2
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 6/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 206g).
Honor 70
Honor Magic 2
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 206g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Overall rating 6/100
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic 2, the Honor 70 scores 32 points higher (38/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (53/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (43/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (77/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 32 points (38/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic 2 — 6/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic 2 is a better fit for everyday use.