Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo V70 Elite
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V70 Elite has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,913,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo V70 Elite
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $899
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo V70 Elite, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100; 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 Vivo V70 Elite (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo V70 Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1913976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo V70 Elite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo V70 Elite by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Vivo V70 Elite was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (91/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo V70 Elite?
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 Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users.