Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K70 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $465. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,486,114).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K70 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2486114
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $625
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K70 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K70 Pro — 68/100; 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 Redmi K70 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2486114 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $465 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K70 Pro by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Redmi K70 Pro was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Redmi K70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K70 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K70 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 Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.