Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $899 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $899
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $590 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (94/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
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 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.