Honor 20i vs Honor 70
The Honor 20i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 12/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 54 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20i doesn't.
Honor 20i
Honor 70
- Lighter: 164g vs 178g
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 24MP
- Better camera (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 20i vs the Honor 70, the Honor 70 scores 26 points higher (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20i notably outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 20i | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 54 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 20i
- Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 20i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 20i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
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 Honor 20i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (53/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 20i notably outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 20i or the Honor 70?
The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i by 26 points (38/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20i and the Honor 70?
The Honor 20i has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Honor 70 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20i or the Honor 70?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20i over the Honor 70?
The Honor 20i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.