Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; launch prices were $230 and $349. Both devices score the same overall rating of 59/100. Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $349
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1087
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (2a) received the same MobileRank rating — 59/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; 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, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $119 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, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
Both devices scored 59/100. They are identical on performance — 58/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.