Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor X70
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor X70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 969,048).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor X70
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 969048
- 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 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- 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, the Honor X70 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 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X70 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 969048 | |
| 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 15 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor X70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Lite leads Honor X70 by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X70
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 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 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?
The Honor X70 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?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor X70 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X70?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor X70?
The Honor X70 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.