Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme Note 70
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme Note 70 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Note 70 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 70 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme Note 70
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Realme Note 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme Note 70, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme Note 70 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme Note 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Note 70
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 70
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Note 70
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme Note 70 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme Note 70 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.