Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y70 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.