Honor Magic V5 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $1350 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 80/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5820); the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 2,366,913).

The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic V5

Performance 89
Display 80
Camera 80
Battery 74
Portability 62
Value for money 72

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability —
Value for money 76

What makes Honor Magic V5 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 78/100)

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5820 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $1350

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Honor Magic V5 scores 1 points higher (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (89/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).

Honor Magic V5: The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic V5 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
AnTuTu 2663720 2366913
Geekbench Single 3013 1555
Geekbench Multi 9287 6405
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2172x2352 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5820 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 150 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP58 —
Dimensions 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm —
Weight 222 g —
Launch price $1350 $590

Camera comparison

Honor Magic V5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 20MP
80
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic V5

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2172x2352
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic V5

  • 5820 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V5 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
2663720 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100 -12.5%
2366913 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V5 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic V5

$1350

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

$590

Launch price difference: $760. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $760 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.