Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 12/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3300).
Honor 70
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Better camera (53/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Honor 70 scores 26 points higher (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 27W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (53/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (43/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
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 Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 26 points (38/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.