Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh…

Honor

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

$1,299

1categories won

9 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Screen size	6.81"	6.8"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1260 x 2844
Pixel density	—	457 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Process node	3 nmWinner	7 nm
AnTuTu score	—	1,080,000
Geekbench multi	—	4410
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.7xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	40 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	13 MP
Max video	—	4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	100 W	100 W
Wireless charging	66 W	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Weight	226 g	226 g
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Operating system	Android 16	HarmonyOS 4.2
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$1,299