Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 70 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020; launch prices were $625 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,383,793); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 54/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1316x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 191.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Honor Magic8 was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.