Honor 70 vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 38/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Honor 70 by just 2 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 (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 190g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 2 points higher (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 985261
Geekbench Single 1100
Geekbench Multi 3000
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1084
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Honor 70 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.