Honor 500 vs Redmi K70 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $380 and $375. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,384,849 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi K70 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi K70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2384849 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $375 vs $380
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi K70 Ultra, the Honor 500 scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Redmi K70 Ultra — 66/100; 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 Redmi K70 Ultra and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi K70 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2384849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $375 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Redmi K70 Ultra was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi K70 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor 500 edges out the Redmi K70 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K70 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K70 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.