Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $230 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $449
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3148
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100; 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 (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 28.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.