Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 3,023,211); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 3023211
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 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 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 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 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.