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 $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-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 2,194,258); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2194258
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (98/100 vs 77/100). 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2194258 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6403 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $460 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $165. Motorola Edge 70 Pro was $165 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (98/100 vs 77/100).
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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
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 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.