Honor 70 vs Honor X9c
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Honor 70
Honor X9c
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
The Honor 70 and the Honor X9c received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Honor 70 (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor X9c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $280 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Honor 70 (59/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor X9c?
Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X9c.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor X9c?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X9c — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor X9c?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.