Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 51/100 vs 38/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 203g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 13 points higher (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (77/100 vs 46/100). 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 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi 12S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (74/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).

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 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.