HONOR Magic V3 5G vs Motorola Edge 70

Our Verdict: The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" against 6.7", while the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper one at 444 PPI, and the Edge 5G 70 is the lighter phone at 159g against 230g. The V3 5G is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the Edge 5G 70 is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

Over a full contract, the Edge 5G 70 works out around £675 all-in, about £1322 less than the V3 5G.

Expert Rating
4.4
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
7.92" 6.7"
Display
LTPO OLED P-OLED
Resolution
2156 x 2344 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch
402 444
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery
5,150 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
512GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm
Weight
230 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£163.08/mo (£30.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£289.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£796.00 £499.00
HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70
Expert Rating 4.4
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 7.92" 6.7"
Display LTPO OLED P-OLED
Resolution 2156 x 2344 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch 402 444
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery 5,150 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 512GB 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm
Weight 230 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £163.08/mo
£30.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£289.00 upfront
SIM-free £796.00 £499.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic V3 5G
HONOR Magic V3 5G

12 Months

512GB

Black

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£163.08 per month, £30 upfront.

Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70

24 Months

512GB

Gadget Grey

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.99 per month, £289 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10 off)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Motorola Edge 70 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper on contract at £674.76 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £289.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the Motorola Edge 70's 6.7", the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper display at 444 pixels per inch versus 402, and the HONOR Magic V3 5G uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 has a P-OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G features a 50 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 V3 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £499.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V3 5G and Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G is available in 512GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V3 5G and Motorola Edge 70 use?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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 V3 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 is lighter but the HONOR Magic V3 5G is more compact. It's 71g lighter at 159 grams, though the HONOR Magic V3 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 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 V3 5G and Motorola Edge 70 run?

Both phones run Android.