Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3148
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; 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 Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (65/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (82/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (65/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.