Honor 70 vs Honor 90 Smart
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 79); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Honor 70
Honor 90 Smart
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor 90 Smart, the Honor 70 scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor 90 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5330 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 35W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 79 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $355 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (53/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Smart — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor 90 Smart — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.