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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
The Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 4/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 3057 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
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
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 4/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (86/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X70 Refresh Edition.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.