HONOR 70 vs HONOR Magic 8 Pro

Our Verdict: SIM-free buyers get the lower entry price from HONOR 70 rather than HONOR Magic 8 Pro. The page lists £200.00 against £997.00. HONOR Magic 8 Pro has the display edge, pairing a 6.71" LTPO OLED panel with 455 PPI while HONOR 70 uses a 6.67" OLED, 1B colors screen at 395 PPI. HONOR Magic 8 Pro has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 200MP versus HONOR 70's 54MP, HONOR Magic 8 Pro also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against HONOR 70's 32MP. HONOR 70 is lighter at 178g, compared with HONOR Magic 8 Pro at 219g, HONOR Magic 8 Pro lists the larger battery capacity, 6,270 mAh against HONOR 70's 4,800 mAh. Choose HONOR 70 for the lower spend, but pick HONOR Magic 8 Pro if its display, storage, or ecosystem advantages are the parts you will notice every day.

Buying outright, the 70 starts at £170 SIM-free.

HONOR 70 HONOR 70 vs HONOR Magic 8 Pro HONOR Magic 8 Pro
Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews 4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.67" 6.71"
Display
OLED, 1B colors LTPO OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1206 x 2808
Pixels Per Inch
395 455
Rear Camera
54 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
4,800 mAh 6,270 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS
Android 12 Android 16
SIM Type
Nano SIM 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
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm
Weight
178 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
- £29.99/mo (£119.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£170.00 £997.00

Prices updated 21 July 2026

Deals Deals
HONOR 70 HONOR 70 HONOR Magic 8 Pro HONOR Magic 8 Pro
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews		 4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.67" 6.71"
Display OLED, 1B colors LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1206 x 2808
Pixels Per Inch 395 455
Rear Camera 54 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery 4,800 mAh 6,270 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
SIM Type Nano SIM 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
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm
Weight 178 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts - £29.99/mo
£119.00 upfront
SIM-free £170.00 £997.00
Prices updated 21 July 2026
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HONOR 70
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£29.99 per month, £119 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the HONOR Magic 8 Pro has the sharper display at 455 pixels per inch versus 395, and the HONOR 70 uses a OLED, 1B colors panel while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The HONOR 70 features a 54 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 8 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 8 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £170.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro use?

The HONOR 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G, while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 41g 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 8 Pro?

The HONOR 70 is rated Not rated, while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro run?

The HONOR 70 runs Android 12 and the HONOR Magic 8 Pro runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.