Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 54 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the stronger camera (136 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3012
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (73/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Honor 70 by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 (73/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 (64/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (73/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.