Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K70E
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K70E (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,886,429); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K70E
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1886429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4207
- Lighter: 155g vs 198g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Redmi K70E better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K70E, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K70E are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K70E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1886429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.5×74.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70E
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K70E
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K70E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K70E by 134.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K70E are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K70E?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K70E?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K70E — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K70E?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K70E?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K70E?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K70E is a better fit for active users.