Honor Magic8 vs Honor X70i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X70i (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 668,462); the Honor X70i is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X70i
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor X70i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X70i, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X70i — 62/100; 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 X70i (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X70i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X70i
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X70i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X70i by 504.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Honor X70i was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70i by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X70i — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.