Honor Magic8 vs Honor Play 70C
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Play 70C
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Play 70C, the Honor Magic8 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Play 70C — 56/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Play 70C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $85 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Play 70C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Play 70C by 1025.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Honor Play 70C was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play 70C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.