Honor 70 vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Honor 70
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
The Honor 70 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 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 X70 Refresh Edition (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (4/100 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 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (77/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X70 Refresh Edition.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.