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 73/100 (a 16-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 2,186,261); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2186261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6405
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
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 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (97/100 vs 77/100). 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2186261 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $460 |
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
- 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
- No wireless charging
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 102.6% 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 77/100).
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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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 — 73/100.
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 60/100).
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 77/100).
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.