Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor 70
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 54 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor 70
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor 70, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 54 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor 70?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor 70?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor 70 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor 70?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor 70?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor 70?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.