Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto X70 Air
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $379. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto X70 Air
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $625
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto X70 Air, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100; 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 Moto X70 Air (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto X70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 68W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $379 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto X70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 203.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $246. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $246 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto X70 Air — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
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 Moto X70 Air is a better fit for active users.