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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 38/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Honor X9c
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 59
Design 56
Value for money 91
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 195g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X9c: The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Honor X9c
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Honor X9c
$280
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.