Honor Magic8 vs Realme Note 70
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Note 70 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 70 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme Note 70
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Realme Note 70 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme Note 70, the Honor Magic8 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 70 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme Note 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Note 70
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 70
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Note 70
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Note 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 70 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 70 by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme Note 70 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme Note 70?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.