Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 12T

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12T leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12T has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 202g).

The Xiaomi 12T edges out the Honor 70 by just 6 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 12T
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 61
Design 47
Value for money 84
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 202g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Xiaomi 12T scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor 70 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12T: The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi 12T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra
AnTuTu 1109632
Geekbench Single 978
Geekbench Multi 3950
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 115 115
Main camera 54 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g 202 g
Price $380
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 12T
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12T
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 12T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12T
$380
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor 70 (61/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (77/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 12T?

The Xiaomi 12T edges out the Honor 70 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 12T?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 44/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12T leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi 12T?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.