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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-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 (2,306,162 vs 969,048); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Performance 58
Display 82
Camera 30
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
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

  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3057

  • Higher performance (81/100 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 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (81/100 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

Honor X70 Refresh Edition: The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X70 Refresh Edition Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 969048 2306162
Geekbench Single 1071 2162
Geekbench Multi 3057 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, MagicOS 10 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 193 g 198 g
Price $705
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
  • 8300 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
87
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X70 Refresh Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
59/100
969048 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100 +58.0%
2306162 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3)
$705
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (81/100 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 is a bit better (63/100 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 17 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) — 76/100.

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 (81/100 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.