Honor Magic8 vs Honor X70 Refresh
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X70 Refresh
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X70 Refresh, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X70 Refresh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X70 Refresh, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X70 Refresh by 314.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X70 Refresh
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X70 Refresh — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life.