Honor Magic4 Lite vs Honor 70: A Detailed Comparison

Honor continues to deliver compelling mid-range smartphones. The Magic4 Lite and Honor 70 both offer attractive features, but cater to slightly different users. This comprehensive comparison will help you decide which device best suits your priorities and budget.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Honor 70 emerges as the clear winner, offering a significantly faster processor, brighter display, and slightly better camera capabilities. While the Magic4 Lite boasts impressive battery life, the 70's overall performance and features justify its slightly higher price point.

PHONES
Phone Names	Honor Magic4 Lite	Honor 70

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
	-	1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China

Launch
Announced	2022, March 23	2022, May 30
Status	Available. Released 2022, April 26	Available. Released 2022, June 02

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	166 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)	161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.35 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	189 g (6.67 oz)	178 g (6.28 oz)

Display
Resolution	1080 x 2388 pixels (~385 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Size	6.81 inches, 112.3 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
GPU	Adreno 619	Adreno 642L
OS	Android 11, Magic UI 4.2	Android 12, Magic UI 6.1

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.5	32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Triple	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF Auxiliary lens
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	16 MP, f/2.5	32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	66W wired	66W wired, 60% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
Type	Li-Po 4800 mAh	Li-Po 4800 mAh

Misc
Colors	Titanium Silver, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black	Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Icelandic Frost, Crystal Silver
Models	ANY-LX1, ANY-LX2, ANY-LX3	FNE-AN00, FNE-NX9
Price	About 180 EUR	£ 201.00 / € 189.90

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 104h	Endurance rating 100h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: 1229:1	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-34.0 LUFS (Poor)	-29.4 LUFS (Average)
Performance	AnTuTu: 387218 (v9) GeekBench: 1906 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	-

Honor Magic4 Lite

Exceptional battery life
Large display
Affordable price
66W fast charging

Less powerful processor
Lower display brightness
Potentially lower camera quality
No high refresh rate display

Honor 70

Faster processor (Snapdragon 778G+)
Brighter display
Better camera performance
Faster charging (60% in 20 mins)
Likely 120Hz refresh rate

Slightly shorter battery life (though still good)
Higher price point
Reverse wired charging may be a niche feature

Display Comparison

The Honor 70's display shines with a measured 790 nits of peak brightness, significantly outperforming the Magic4 Lite's 535 nits. While both offer excellent contrast ratios (1229:1 for Magic4 Lite and 'Infinite' nominal for 70), the 70's brightness makes it much more usable outdoors. The 70 also likely has a higher refresh rate (typically 120Hz) which the Magic4 Lite lacks, contributing to smoother scrolling and animations.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer capable camera systems, but the Honor 70 generally produces better results. The 70 likely features a higher resolution main sensor and improved image processing algorithms. While specific camera specs are missing, the 778G+ chip also contributes to better image processing. Expect better low-light performance and more detailed photos from the 70.

Performance

The Snapdragon 778G+ 5G in the Honor 70 is a substantial upgrade over the Snapdragon 695 5G in the Magic4 Lite. This translates to noticeably faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance. The 778G+ handles demanding games with ease, while the Magic4 Lite might struggle with more graphically intensive titles.

Battery Life

The Honor Magic4 Lite holds a slight edge in battery endurance, boasting an impressive 104h rating compared to the 70's 100h. However, the 70's 66W charging is faster, reaching 60% in just 20 minutes, while the Magic4 Lite also has 66W charging. The difference in real-world usage is likely minimal.

Buying Guide

The Honor Magic4 Lite is ideal for budget-conscious users prioritizing long battery life and a large display for media consumption. The Honor 70 is a better choice for those seeking a smoother user experience, faster performance for gaming and multitasking, and a more versatile camera system.