Honor GT Pro vs Honor Play 70C
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $485 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 31/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 358,608); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Honor Play 70C
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $485
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Honor Play 70C, the Honor GT Pro scores 52 points higher (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Honor Play 70C — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Honor Play 70C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $85 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Honor Play 70C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor Play 70C by 814.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Play 70C was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (92/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (70/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 52 points (83/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor Play 70C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Honor Play 70C?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.