Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Nubia Z70 Ultra

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Nubia Z70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh…

Honor

Nubia Z70 Ultra

$729

2categories won

8 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 Nubia Z70 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. 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 Nubia Z70 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

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

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

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

🏷️ ValueNubia Z70 Ultra

Nubia Z70 Ultra wins on budget and value at $729 compared to $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 Nubia Z70 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
Screen size	6.81"	6.85"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1216 x 2688
Pixel density	—	431 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 HzWinner
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	3,050,000
Geekbench multi	—	9950
Maximum RAM	24 GB	24 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.7xWinner	2.7x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	—	8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	6,150 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	80 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
Weight	226 g	228 g
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.6 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 / IP69
Build	—	Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
Operating system	Android 16	Android 15
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nubia Z70 Ultra
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Nubia Z70 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$729Winner