Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor 70
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 54 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 115).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Honor 70
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 3012
- Lighter: 177g vs 178g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor 70, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 115 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 54 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Honor 70 by 162.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (88/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (49/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor 70 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.