Honor X70 Refresh vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. Both devices score the same overall rating of 59/100. Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 1087
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus received the same MobileRank rating — 59/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Honor X70 Refresh by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (60/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
Both devices scored 59/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X70 Refresh (58/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life.