Honor 70 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Honor 70
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 38/100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (67/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100).
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 Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.