Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $299 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $299
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition edges out the Honor Magic8 Lite by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.