Honor 70 vs Nubia Red Magic Nova
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 38/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 530g).
Honor 70
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 530g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nubia Red Magic Nova, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 14 points higher (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (45/100 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 Nova (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Nubia Red Magic Nova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 10.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1800x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 10100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 530 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (45/100 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 Nova (53/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (77/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic Nova — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.