HONOR Magic V5 5G vs Motorola Edge 70

Our Verdict: With HONOR Magic V5 5G versus Motorola Edge 70, the stronger argument is display quality. The HONOR has the useful edge there with a larger 8-inch screen, its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel, and a larger 5,820 mAh battery. The Motorola still has a role if you prefer a sharper 444 PPI display, its P-OLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The HONOR is the stronger choice for display quality, with the Motorola better suited to portability.

The Edge 5G 70 is the cheaper one to own: around £678 over a typical contract, £1201 less than the V5 5G.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
7.95" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED P-OLED
Resolution
2172 x 2352 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch
403 444
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery
5,820 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
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm
Weight
222 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance
IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£153.08/mo (£30.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£289.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£709.00 £499.00
HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 7.95" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED P-OLED
Resolution 2172 x 2352 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch 403 444
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery 5,820 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 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm
Weight 222 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £153.08/mo
£30.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£289.00 upfront
SIM-free £709.00 £499.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic V5 5G
HONOR Magic V5 5G

12 Months

512GB

Black

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£153.08 a month, £30 upfront.

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 V5 5G or Motorola Edge 70 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper on contract at £678.36 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £289.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Motorola Edge 70's 6.7", the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper display at 444 pixels per inch versus 403, and the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 has a P-OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V5 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 V5 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 V5 5G and Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is available in 512GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Motorola Edge 70 use?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 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 V5 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 is lighter but the HONOR Magic V5 5G is more compact. It's 63g lighter at 159 grams, though the HONOR Magic V5 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Edge 70?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m, 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 V5 5G and Motorola Edge 70 run?

Both phones run Android.