Side-by-side technical data
Honor X70 Refresh vs Honor X70
Comparison between Honor X70 Refresh and Honor X70: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Honor X70 Refresh is the pick for newer software and performance: it ships with Android 16, while Honor X70 runs Android 15. Honor X70, with an essentially even overall score, answers with Wi-Fi 6E, which the Refresh lacks.
Both phones use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 12 GB of RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and up to 512 GB. They also share an 8,300 mAh battery, fast charging, and 80 W wireless charging, so battery and charging are closely matched. X70 adds drop resistance up to 2 m, while Refresh lists IP68 and IP69K.
The final choice is between connectivity and software: Honor X70 extends Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi 6E, while Honor X70 Refresh starts with Android 16. Display, cameras, and battery do not create a decisive gap; these are closely matched phones whose meaningful advantages are concentrated in those two areas.
Honor X70 Refresh
Honor X70 Refresh is the better buy for Android 16 and the performance of its Snapdragon 6 Gen 4.
Honor X70
Honor X70 is the better buy for Wi-Fi 6E and drop resistance up to 2 m.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X70, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 9.8 | 9.8 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X70 Refresh, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Honor X70, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 750,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,070 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 core, three 2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Red, Green, White, Black | Black, Green, White, Red, Gold, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.9 % | 90.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
Battery
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,300 mAh | 8,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | 80 W |
Display
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | 6,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ | 6.79″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 2,640 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 427 ppi | 427 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR, 3840Hz PWM | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 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 n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, ASHA | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, ASHA, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | X70 Refresh | X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MTN-AN00 |
