Honor Magic8 vs Vivo V70 Elite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $400. 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 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,913,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo V70 Elite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo V70 Elite, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100; 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 Vivo V70 Elite (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70 Elite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo V70 Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1913976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo V70 Elite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo V70 Elite by 111.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $225. Vivo V70 Elite was $225 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70 Elite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo V70 Elite?
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 Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users.