Honor 70 vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,324,913 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has the stronger camera (149 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1324913 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3012
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (73/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2616x1212 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 149 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Huawei Mate 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads Honor 70 by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (80/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (73/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.