Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi K70 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $899 and $375. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,384,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi K70 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2384849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi K70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $375 vs $899
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi K70 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Redmi K70 Ultra — 66/100; 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 Redmi K70 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi K70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2384849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $375 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi K70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi K70 Ultra by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $524. Redmi K70 Ultra was $524 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K70 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi K70 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 Redmi K70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.