Honor 70 Pro+ vs OnePlus 10 Pro: A Deep Dive into Flagship Performance and Charging

The Honor 70 Pro+ and OnePlus 10 Pro represent compelling options in the flagship Android space, but cater to slightly different priorities. The Honor focuses on rapid charging and a potentially more efficient chipset, while the OnePlus 10 Pro boasts a proven track record and a mature software experience. This comparison dissects their key differences to help you choose the right device.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing charging speed and potentially better sustained performance, the Honor 70 Pro+ emerges as the winner. Its 100W charging significantly outperforms the OnePlus 10 Pro, and the Dimensity 9000 offers competitive performance with potentially better thermal management. However, the OnePlus 10 Pro's established ecosystem and wireless charging remain strong advantages.

PHONES
Phone Names Honor 70 Pro+ OnePlus 10 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G bands1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE-A, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 CDMA2000 1x 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India
Launch
Announced2022, May 302022, January 11
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, June 17Available. Released 2022, January 13
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions163.9 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm (6.45 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1200 x 2652 pixels (~429 ppi density)1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Size6.78 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120HzLTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
ChipsetMediatek MT6983 Dimensity 9000 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPUMali-G710 MC10Adreno 730
OSAndroid 12, Magic UI 6.1Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China)
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 -UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single50 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Triple54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF 8 MP. f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single50 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jack-No
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 -24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging100W wired, 60% in 15 min (advertised) 5W reverse wired80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, Green, GoldVolcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition)
ModelsHPB-AN00NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217
PriceAbout 600 EUR$ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99
SAR-1.16 W/kg (head)     0.70 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 107h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Honor 70 Pro+

  • Significantly faster 100W wired charging
  • Potentially better sustained performance due to Dimensity 9000's thermal efficiency
  • Competitive chipset performance

  • Battery capacity not specified
  • No wireless charging

OnePlus 10 Pro

  • Established software ecosystem and support
  • 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
  • Hasselblad-tuned camera

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 prone to throttling
  • Slower wired charging compared to Honor 70 Pro+

Display Comparison

Both phones feature high-quality displays, but direct comparison data is limited. The OnePlus 10 Pro is confirmed to reach 780 nits of peak brightness, a respectable figure. While the Honor 70 Pro+'s peak brightness isn't specified, it's likely comparable. The OnePlus 10 Pro's 'Infinite' contrast ratio suggests a typical OLED panel, while details on the Honor's panel technology (LTPO, PWM dimming rate) are missing. Users sensitive to flicker will need to investigate the Honor 70 Pro+'s PWM frequency.

Camera Comparison

Both devices are advertised as having strong camera systems, but specifics are limited. Without detailed sensor size and aperture information, a direct comparison is difficult. Both phones offer photo and video capabilities, but the Honor 70 Pro+’s camera system is a key selling point, though details beyond marketing claims are scarce. The OnePlus 10 Pro benefits from Hasselblad color calibration, aiming for more natural image processing. We can assume both phones will include standard features like OIS on the main sensor, but the quality of image stabilization and low-light performance will depend on sensor size and software algorithms.

Performance

The core battle lies between the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 in the Honor 70 Pro+ and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the OnePlus 10 Pro. Both are 4nm chips with similar core configurations – 1x Cortex-X2, 3x Cortex-A710, and 4x Cortex-A510. However, the Dimensity 9000 boasts a slightly higher peak Cortex-X2 clock speed (3.05 GHz vs 3.00 GHz). More crucially, the Dimensity 9000 is generally regarded as more thermally efficient, potentially leading to less throttling under sustained load. The OnePlus 10 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to run hot, impacting long-term performance. Both likely utilize LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring fast memory access.

Battery Life

The OnePlus 10 Pro has an endurance rating of 107 hours, indicating solid battery life. However, the Honor 70 Pro+’s battery capacity is not specified. The real differentiator is charging speed. The Honor 70 Pro+ supports 100W wired charging, claiming 60% charge in 15 minutes. The OnePlus 10 Pro offers 80W wired (International) or 65W (North America) charging, taking 32 minutes for a full charge (International) and achieving 58% in 15 minutes (North America). The Honor’s charging is significantly faster. The OnePlus 10 Pro also offers 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, features absent in the Honor 70 Pro+.

Buying Guide

Buy the Honor 70 Pro+ if you need the absolute fastest charging available, value sustained performance during extended gaming sessions, and are comfortable with Honor's Magic UI. Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if you prefer a more refined software experience, prioritize wireless charging convenience, and appreciate the broader OnePlus ecosystem of accessories and support.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the OnePlus 10 Pro overheat during demanding tasks like gaming?
Yes, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to generate significant heat under sustained load. This can lead to thermal throttling, reducing performance during extended gaming sessions or video recording. While OnePlus implemented cooling solutions, it's still a potential issue compared to the more efficient Dimensity 9000 in the Honor 70 Pro+.
❓ How does the 100W charging of the Honor 70 Pro+ compare to the 80W/65W charging of the OnePlus 10 Pro in real-world usage?
The Honor 70 Pro+'s 100W charging is demonstrably faster. While the OnePlus 10 Pro can reach 58% in 15 minutes (North America), the Honor 70 Pro+ claims 60% in the same timeframe. A full charge on the Honor will take significantly less time, offering a substantial convenience advantage for users who frequently need to top up their battery.
❓ Is the lack of wireless charging on the Honor 70 Pro+ a significant drawback?
For users heavily reliant on wireless charging, the absence of this feature on the Honor 70 Pro+ is a notable omission. The OnePlus 10 Pro's 50W wireless charging provides a convenient alternative to wired charging, especially for overnight top-ups. However, if you primarily use wired charging, this isn't a major concern.