HONOR Magic V6 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads the spec comparison with the sharper 449ppi display, a 50MP front camera and the larger 6,500 mAh battery. Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the lower SIM-free price at £747, while HONOR Magic V6 5G starts at £1,997.99. The sensible default is Motorola Edge 70 Pro, with HONOR Magic V6 5G worth considering only for its separate strengths.

Over a full contract, the Edge 5G 70 Pro works out around £713 all-in, about £768 less than the V6 5G.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
7.95" 6.8"
Display
Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
2172 x 2352 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
403 449
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
5,150 mAh 6,500 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
156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
219 grams 190 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) £27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1997.99 £747.00

Prices updated 28 July 2026

HONOR Magic V6 5G HONOR Magic V6 5G Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 7.95" 6.8"
Display Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2172 x 2352 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 403 449
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 5,150 mAh 6,500 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 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 219 grams 190 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
£27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £1997.99 £747.00
Prices updated 28 July 2026
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HONOR Magic V6 5G
HONOR Magic V6 5G

24 Months

512GB

Red

200GB

Data

Unlimited

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£44.99 per month, £379 upfront.

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Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is cheaper on contract at £713.16 over the life of the deal from £27.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

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

The HONOR Magic V6 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Pro's 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 403, and the HONOR Magic V6 5G uses a Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a AMOLED.

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

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £747.00.

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

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

What processors do the HONOR Magic V6 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Pro 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 Pro uses the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm).

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

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is lighter but the HONOR Magic V6 5G is more compact. It's 29g lighter at 190 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 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

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

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 Pro run?

Both phones run Android.