Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6405
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $590 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
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 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.