Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730. 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T 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 9T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 61
Value for money 89
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 191g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?

  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Honor 70 scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T: The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi Mi 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
AnTuTu 496392
Geekbench Single 724
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 66W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 178 g 191 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$300
Detailed category analysis
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 Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (53/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (43/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (77/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

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

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

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

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.