Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,073,131); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 221g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.