Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $625 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $625
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 168.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.