Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor X70 Refresh
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh leads — 59/100 vs 57/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor X70 Refresh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor X70 Refresh, the Honor X70 Refresh scores 2 points higher (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor X70 Refresh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 66W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor X70 Refresh, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X70 Refresh
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor X70 Refresh edges out the Honor Magic8 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor X70 Refresh — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70 Refresh?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life.