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 — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-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 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Honor 70
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $625 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (93/100 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (82/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.