Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Honor Magic8 scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (82/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.