Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi K70 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $299 and $375. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 Ultra leads — 68/100 vs 57/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,384,849 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $375
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2384849 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi K70 Ultra, the Redmi K70 Ultra scores 11 points higher (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100, Redmi K70 Ultra — 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 Redmi K70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (70/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi K70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 2384849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $375 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi K70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $76. Honor Magic8 Lite was $76 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (83/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Redmi K70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic8 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K70 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Redmi K70 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.