Honor 70 vs Nothing Phone (1)

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 35/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 114); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).

The Honor 70 edges out the Nothing Phone (1) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 27
Design 58
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 193g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nothing Phone (1), the Honor 70 scores 3 points higher (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nothing Phone (1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 830458
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 115 114
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 193 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (43/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (77/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Honor 70 edges out the Nothing Phone (1) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nothing Phone (1) — 35/100.

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.