Honor 70 Pro vs Honor X9a

The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 36/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).

The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Honor X9a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 44
Design 60
Value for money 55
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 192g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Honor X9a, the Honor 70 Pro scores 4 points higher (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70 Pro: The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Pro Honor X9a
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.8" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 40W
Main camera 54 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm
Weight 192 g 175 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
63
camera
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70 Pro
Price unknown
Honor X9a
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor X9a?

The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Honor X9a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor X9a?

The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor X9a — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor X9a?

The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Honor X9a?

The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.