Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 17
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 196g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Honor 70 scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 55/100). 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 Mi 9 Pro 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 66W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 10
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm
Weight 178 g 196 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (43/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 55/100).

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 Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.