Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,135,275); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1135275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Edge 70 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1135275 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.7×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Edge 70 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 290.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
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 Plus is a better fit for active users.