Honor Magic8 vs Vivo V70
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V70 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,410,609); the Vivo V70 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Vivo V70
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1410609
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $625
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo V70, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Vivo V70 — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1410609 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| 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 | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $330 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo V70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo V70 by 186.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $295. Vivo V70 was $295 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V70?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo V70 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V70?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo V70?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.