Honor Magic8 vs Vivo V70 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V70 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-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 953,150); the Vivo V70 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo V70 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V70 Lite better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo V70 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo V70 Lite — 52/100; 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 Vivo V70 Lite (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Lite (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Lite (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo V70 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.3×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V70 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V70 Lite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo V70 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo V70 Lite by 323.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Vivo V70 Lite was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Lite (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Lite (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Lite (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Lite by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo V70 Lite — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo V70 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.