Honor X70 Refresh vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 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) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 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 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 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh 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 (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh | 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- 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
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Honor X70 Refresh by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X70 Refresh
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh 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 (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh 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 (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh 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 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life.