Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-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 990,586); the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 990586
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Fusion better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion — 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 Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 990586 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.8×75.6×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Edge 70 Fusion by 307.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.