Honor Magic5 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $600 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,754,213).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 51
Battery 70
Portability 62
Value for money 48
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1553
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Overall rating 68/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $600

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 48/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Honor Magic5: The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
AnTuTu 1754213 2366913
Geekbench Single 2004 1553
Geekbench Multi 5311 6403
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm
Weight 197 g
Launch price $600 $590
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 12MP
51
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
70
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
68/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100 +25.9%
2366913 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Honor Magic5 by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5
$600
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590

Launch price difference: $10. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (81/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.