Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Honor X9d
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $230 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X9d is faster in AnTuTu (977,304 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Honor X9d
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $330
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 977304 vs 975254
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Honor X9d, the Honor X9d scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Honor X9d — 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, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Honor X9d (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Honor X9d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 977304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2640x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Honor X9d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X9d leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Honor X9d (87/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Honor X9d?
The Honor X9d edges out the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Honor X9d?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor X9d — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Honor X9d?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Honor X9d?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.