HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $180 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 48/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 528,398); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $230
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 193g vs 197g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 11 points higher (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (58/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.