Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K70 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $625 and $375. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,384,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K70 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2384849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi K70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $375 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K70 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K70 Ultra — 66/100; 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2384849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $375 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K70 Ultra by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Redmi K70 Ultra was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K70 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K70 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.