Honor Magic8 vs TCL K70
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $625 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
TCL K70
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the TCL K70, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads TCL K70 by 601.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $476. TCL K70 was $476 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL K70?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the TCL K70?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL K70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL K70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the TCL 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.