Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor 70 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 5/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor 70
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor 70 scores 33 points higher (38/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 33 points (38/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.