Honor 70 vs Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).

The Honor 70 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 32
Design 27
Value for money 70
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 218g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Honor 70 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nubia Red Magic 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 976177
Geekbench Single 1168
Geekbench Multi 3431
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 55W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 10
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 178 g 218 g
Price $579
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (77/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Honor 70 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.