Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $899 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 3,126,402); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 74/100)
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $729 vs $899
- Better display (92/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2668x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $899 | $729 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $170. Nubia Z70 Ultra is cheaper by $170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (56/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Z70 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 Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.