Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 220g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 38/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 178g vs 220g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (11/100 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (77/100 vs 25/100). 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 Black Shark 4 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm
Weight 178 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (11/100 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 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (77/100 vs 25/100).

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 Black Shark 4 Pro?

Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.