Honor 70 vs Honor X50i

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 100 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't; the Honor X50i is thinner (6.8mm vs 7.9mm).

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Honor X50i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Honor X50i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 27
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 179g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Honor X50i better?
  • Better main camera: 100MP vs 54MP

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor X50i, the Honor 70 scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X50i (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X50i (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 and the Honor X50i are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X50i: The Honor X50i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Honor X50i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 35W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 100 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm
Weight 178 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Honor X50i
  • Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X50i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor X50i
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
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 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X50i (53/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X50i (43/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 and the Honor X50i are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor X50i?

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Honor X50i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor X50i?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X50i — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor X50i?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor X50i?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X50i is a better fit for everyday use.