HONOR Magic 8 Lite vs Motorola Edge 70

Our Verdict: HONOR Magic 8 Lite undercuts Motorola Edge 70 on SIM-free pricing. It starts at £327.00, while Motorola Edge 70 is shown from £499.00. The screens are not a one-way result: HONOR Magic 8 Lite lists a 6.79" AMOLED display, while Motorola Edge 70 uses a 6.7" P-OLED panel. HONOR Magic 8 Lite has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 108MP versus Motorola Edge 70's 50MP, Motorola Edge 70 also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against HONOR Magic 8 Lite's 16MP. Motorola Edge 70 is lighter at 159g, compared with HONOR Magic 8 Lite at 189g. Choose HONOR Magic 8 Lite for the lower spend, but pick Motorola Edge 70 if its display, storage, or ecosystem advantages are the parts you will notice every day.

Over a full contract, the Magic 8 Lite works out around £382 all-in, about £235 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) £23.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£327.00 £499.00

Prices updated 27 July 2026

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
£23.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £327.00 £499.00
Prices updated 27 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic 8 Lite
HONOR Magic 8 Lite

24 Months

512GB

Black

100GB

Data

£13 per month, £55 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70

24 Months

512GB

Gadget Grey

Unlimited

Data

£23.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: IDM10OFF (£10)

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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 £382.00 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.