Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,383,793); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 251g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
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 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 251g
- 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 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon 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 | 5700 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.6×79.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 251 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate by 191.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate?
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 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.