Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP.

The Honor 70 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by just 4 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
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 178g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Honor 70 scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE 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, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). 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.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 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 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 178 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE 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, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).

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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Honor 70 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.