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; estimated prices are $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 1,752,044).
Honor Magic8
Redmi K70
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1752044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper: $320 vs $625
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
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 75/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (98/100 vs 75/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1752044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $320 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K70 by 130.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $305. Redmi K70 is cheaper by $305.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (98/100 vs 75/100).
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).
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 75/100).
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. The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users.