Honor 70 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 33/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Honor 70 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Honor 70 Pro scores 7 points higher (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (77/100 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 Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.