Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy M56
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't.
Honor 70
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 180g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy M56, the Honor 70 scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 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 Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Samsung Galaxy M56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 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 Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (53/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor 70 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M56 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy M56 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for everyday use.