Honor 70 vs Honor X8b
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is thinner (6.8mm vs 7.9mm).
Honor 70
Honor X8b
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 178g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor X8b, the Honor 70 scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor 70 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor X8b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | — | |
| 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 | 166 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (43/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor 70 (92/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor X8b?
The Honor 70 edges out the Honor X8b by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor X8b?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X8b — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor X8b?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor X8b?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.