Honor 70 Pro vs Honor X8b

The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 30/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 192g).

The Honor 70 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor X8b — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 44
Design 60
Value for money 55
Honor X8b
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 24
Design 92
Value for money 93
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Honor X8b better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 192g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Honor X8b, the Honor 70 Pro scores 10 points higher (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 55/100). 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70 Pro: The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X8b: The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Pro Honor X8b
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 54 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm
Weight 192 g 166 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
63
camera
Honor X8b
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X8b
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Honor X8b
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70 Pro
Price unknown
Honor X8b
$250
Detailed category analysis
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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (63/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (44/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor X8b?

The Honor 70 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor X8b — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor X8b?

The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor X8b — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor X8b?

The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Honor X8b?

The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.