Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X70
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X70
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Honor X70 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X70, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X70
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X70 by 357.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X70 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X70 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.