Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 70 Plus vs Honor X70i
Comparison between Honor Play 70 Plus and Honor X70i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 70 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 35 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor X70i, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 475,000 Best value | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 884 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 0 |
| CPU Description | Kryo: 2 × 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Green | Black, White, Purple, Mint Green, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 74.6 mm |
| Body Height | 166.9 mm | 161 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 178.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 35 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,610 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 261 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, AMOLED, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Play 70 Plus | X70i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | ABR-AN00 |
