Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K70
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-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 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K70
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi K70 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $625
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K70, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K70 — 64/100; 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 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 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 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K70 by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $305. Redmi K70 was $305 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (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?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K70?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K70 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K70?
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 is a better fit for active users.