HONOR Magic 8 Lite vs Motorola Edge 70

Our Verdict: The clearest split between Motorola Edge 70 and HONOR Magic 8 Lite is display quality against portability. For the HONOR, that means its AMOLED panel, a higher-resolution 108MP rear camera, and a larger 7,500 mAh battery. The Motorola is easier to recommend for its P-OLED panel, a higher-resolution 50MP front camera, and a lighter 159g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Go with the HONOR for display quality; lean toward the Motorola if portability is higher on your list.

Over a full contract, the Magic 8 Lite works out around £392 all-in, about £286 less than the Edge 5G 70.

Expert Rating
3.8
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
6.79" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED P-OLED
Resolution
1200 x 2640 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch
427 444
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery
7,500 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
512GB 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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/6e
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm
Weight
189 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£13.00/mo (£55.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£289.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£327.00 £499.00
HONOR Magic 8 Lite HONOR Magic 8 Lite Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70
Expert Rating 3.8
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 6.79" 6.7"
Display AMOLED P-OLED
Resolution 1200 x 2640 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch 427 444
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery 7,500 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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/6e
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm
Weight 189 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £13.00/mo
£55.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£289.00 upfront
SIM-free £327.00 £499.00
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Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic 8 Lite
HONOR Magic 8 Lite

24 Months

512GB

Black

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13 a month, £55 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30 off)

Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70

24 Months

512GB

Gadget Grey

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.99 a month, £289 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10 off)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic 8 Lite or Motorola Edge 70 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite is cheaper on contract at £392.00 over the life of the deal from £13.00 per month with £55.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite or Motorola Edge 70?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper display at 444 pixels per inch versus 427, and the HONOR Magic 8 Lite uses a AMOLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 has a P-OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Edge 70 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £327.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 8 Lite and Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite is available in 512GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 8 Lite and Motorola Edge 70 use?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Motorola Edge 70 uses the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite or Motorola Edge 70?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 30g lighter at 159 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm, and is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the Motorola Edge 70 is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 8 Lite and Motorola Edge 70 run?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite runs Android 15 and the Motorola Edge 70 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.