Honor 70 vs Honor Magic5 Ultimate
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 38/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 217g).
Honor 70
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic5 Ultimate, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 17 points higher (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2341391 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1312x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5450 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 28/100).
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 Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use.