Honor 70 vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 232g).
Honor 70
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 232g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor 70 scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 232 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (62/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (77/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor 70 edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.