Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6200mAh vs 5200mAh…
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
10categories won
Huawei
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
$1,299
2categories won
10 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Pro claims the overall win over the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Magic 8 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 8 Pro vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.8" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1260 x 2844 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 457 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 2500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 7 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000Winner | 1,080,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10380Winner | 4410 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 40 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W | 80 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear | Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099Winner | $1,299 |
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Crown winner of the DXOMARK camera benchmark, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a revolutionary motorized retractable 1-inch primary camera lens that physically extends when the camera activates. Combined with physical variable aperture f/1.6-f/4.0, a 35x macro telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Crystal Armor scratch-proof Kunlun glass.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- HiSilicon Kirin 9010
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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