Honor 70 Pro vs Honor 9C
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 14/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 192g).
Honor 70 Pro
Honor 9C
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 176g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Honor 9C, the Honor 70 Pro scores 26 points higher (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Honor 9C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (63/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (44/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor 9C?
The Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 26 points (40/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor 9C?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor 9C — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor 9C?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Honor 9C?
The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use.