Honor 70 vs Honor Magic9
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 209g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor 70 by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.