Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $625 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-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 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $590 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Edge 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 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.