Honor 70 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 38/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Honor 70 by just 5 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 (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 5 points higher (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 178 g 201 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 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 (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Honor 70 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.