Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (84/100 vs 37/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (91/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.