HONOR 70 vs HONOR Magic 7 Pro

Our verdict: The HONOR Magic 7 Pro wins on both fronts with a 6.8" screen and 453 PPI. With 200MP on the rear, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the higher-resolution camera. For video calls and selfies, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro offers a 50MP front camera. You'll barely notice the HONOR 70 in your pocket at 178g.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.1
13 reviews
Screen
6.67" 6.8"
Display
OLED, 1B colors LTPO OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1280 x 2800
Pixels Per Inch
395 453
Rear Camera
54 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS
Android 12 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm
Weight
178 grams 223 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£113.17/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£189.00 £599.99
HONOR 70 HONOR 70 HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 7 Pro
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.1
13 reviews
Screen 6.67" 6.8"
Display OLED, 1B colors LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1280 x 2800
Pixels Per Inch 395 453
Rear Camera 54 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm
Weight 178 grams 223 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £113.17/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £189.00 £599.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 7 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the HONOR 70's 6.7", the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the sharper display at 453 pixels per inch versus 395, and the HONOR 70 uses a OLED, 1B colors panel while the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 7 Pro?

The HONOR 70 features a 54 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 7 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £189.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic 7 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR Magic 7 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic 7 Pro use?

The HONOR 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G, while the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 7 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is the more portable of the two — it's 45g lighter at 178 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm, and is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 7 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is rated Not rated, while the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic 7 Pro run?

The HONOR 70 runs Android 12 and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.