HONOR Magic V6 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Our Verdict: Look first at the hardware and HONOR Magic V6 5G stands out for the larger 7.95-inch screen, storage up to 512GB and the newer Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset. Upfront cost is the clearest win for Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, with £369 against £1,997.99 for HONOR Magic V6 5G. HONOR Magic V6 5G is the feature-first choice, but Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is easier to justify if price is the deciding factor.

The Edge 5G 70 Fusion is the cheaper one to own: around £403 over a typical contract, £1078 less than the V6 5G.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
7.95" 6.78"
Display
Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
2172 x 2352 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
403 450
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,150 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB
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 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight
219 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£379.00 upfront) £12.99/mo (£69.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1997.99 £369.00

Prices updated 28 July 2026

HONOR Magic V6 5G HONOR Magic V6 5G Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 7.95" 6.78"
Display Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2172 x 2352 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 403 450
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,150 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB
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 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight 219 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £44.99/mo
£379.00 upfront
£12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
SIM-free £1997.99 £369.00
Prices updated 28 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic V6 5G
HONOR Magic V6 5G

24 Months

512GB

Red

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£44.99 per month, £379 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

24 Months

256GB

Silhouette

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£12.99 per month, £69 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic V6 5G or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper on contract at £403.16 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £69.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V6 5G or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The HONOR Magic V6 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 403, and the HONOR Magic V6 5G uses a Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V6 5G or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The HONOR Magic V6 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 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 V6 5G or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £369.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V6 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The HONOR Magic V6 5G is available in 512GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion comes in 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V6 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion use?

The HONOR Magic V6 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic V6 5G or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter but the HONOR Magic V6 5G is more compact. It's 42g lighter at 177 grams, though the HONOR Magic V6 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V6 5G or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic V6 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion run?

Both phones run Android.