Honor 70 vs Realme 12
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor 70
Realme 12
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Realme 12, the Honor 70 scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 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 Realme 12 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 Realme 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Realme 12?
The Honor 70 edges out the Realme 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Realme 12?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 12 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Realme 12?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Realme 12?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.