Honor 70 vs Honor Magic5 Lite
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor 70
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 178g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic5 Lite, the Honor 70 scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic5 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic5 Lite?
The Honor 70 edges out the Honor Magic5 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic5 Lite?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic5 Lite — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic5 Lite?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic5 Lite?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.