{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-magic-8-pro-vs-motorola-edge-70-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:12:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
    "answer": "The Honor Magic 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 229,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Magic 8 Pro",
            "slug": "honor-magic-8-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-magic-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2025-11_08_44-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-29T06:21:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 91,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.2 × 75.0 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.71 in",
                    "Resolution": "1256 × 2808 pixels (~458 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120 Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Giant Rhino Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× … + 6× …) approx up to ~4.6 GHz prime cores",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (MagicOS 10)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB (base)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (base)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 200 MP telephoto (~3.7× optical) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Si/C (Silicon-Carbon) Li-Ion ~7,200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Up to ~120 W wired, ~80 W wireless, reverse wireless supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth version ~6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), face recognition, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, ambient light",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (USB 3.x / OTG supported)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 99.5,
                "overall": 79.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-magic-8-pro",
        "margin": 13.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8-pro": 91,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8-pro": 98,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8-pro": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8-pro": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8-pro": 62.5,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8-pro": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 99.5
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Honor Magic 8 Pro packs a 700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor Magic 8 Pro charges 75W faster.",
        "Honor Magic 8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Magic 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Motorola Edge 70 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor Magic 8 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 Pro is listed at PKR 229,999 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Magic 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor Magic 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 Pro leads on battery. Honor Magic 8 Pro carries a 7200 mAh cell and Motorola Edge 70 Plus a 6500 mAh cell, with 120W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor Magic 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor Magic 8 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}