Google Pixel 5 vs Honor 70

The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 54 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 109); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 178g).

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 49
Battery 13
Design 100
Value for money 55
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 178g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Honor 70, the Honor 70 scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Google Pixel 5: The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 5 Honor 70
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.0" OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4080 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 109 115
Main camera 2 MP 54 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 151 g 178 g
Price
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
49
camera
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
  • 4080 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (43/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor 70?

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor 70 — 38/100.

Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.