Honor 70 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 70 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.