Google Pixel 9 vs Honor 70

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 38/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 54 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 has the stronger camera (143 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 198g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor 70, the Google Pixel 9 scores 12 points higher (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Honor 70
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1561427
Geekbench Single 1850
Geekbench Multi 4900
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 27W 66W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143 115
Main camera 50 MP 54 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 198 g 178 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Honor 70
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (77/100 vs 52/100).

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 9 or the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor 70 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.