Honor 70 Pro vs Oppo Find X5 Pro: Which Flagship Reigns Supreme?

The Honor 70 Pro and Oppo Find X5 Pro represent compelling options in the premium smartphone space, but cater to slightly different priorities. The Honor 70 Pro, with its Mediatek Dimensity 8000, aims for a balance of performance and value, while the Oppo Find X5 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (or Dimensity 9000 in China), targets top-tier performance and a refined user experience. This comparison dissects their key differences to help you choose.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Oppo Find X5 Pro offers a more complete flagship experience. While the Honor 70 Pro delivers impressive 100W charging and a capable processor, the Find X5 Pro’s potentially superior chipset (depending on region), established camera system, and slightly better battery endurance give it the edge.

PHONES
Phone Names Honor 70 Pro Oppo Find X5 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 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, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - Global
5G bands1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Global
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
 CDMA2000 1x 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China
Launch
Announced2022, May 302022, February 24
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, June 13Available. Released 2022, March 14
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Dimensions163.9 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm (6.45 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5 or 8.8 mm
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)218 g or 195 g (6.88 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
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 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120HzLTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, BT.2020, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - China
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 8000 (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - GlobalMediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) - China
GPUMali-G610Adreno 730 - GlobalMali-G710 MC10 - China
OSAndroid 12, Magic UI 6.1Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 -UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single50 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (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), AF50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (3-axis sensor-shift, 2-axis lens-shift) 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRPanorama
Single50 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1)
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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
 -Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity model has no MariSilicon X image chip, 5-axis OIS and Hasselblad’s color calibration
Battery
Charging100W wired, 60% in 15 min 5W reverse wired80W wired, PD, 50% in 12 min 50W wireless, 100% in 47 min 10W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4500 mAhLi-Po 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, Green, Gold, SilverCeramic Black, Ceramic White, Blue (eco leather)
ModelsSDY-AN00PFEM10, CPH2305, PFFM20
PriceAbout 520 EUR€ 449.00 / $ 430.24 / £ 1,049.00
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 101h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -24.7 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 1012896 (v9) GeekBench: 3433 (v5.1) GFXBench: 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Honor 70 Pro

  • Incredibly fast 100W wired charging
  • Potentially better thermal management due to Dimensity 8000
  • Competitive price point

  • Limited display specifications
  • Camera system likely less refined than Oppo
  • Less powerful chipset compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/Dimensity 9000

Oppo Find X5 Pro

  • Potentially superior chipset performance (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/Dimensity 9000)
  • More versatile charging options (wired, wireless, reverse)
  • Likely better camera system with Hasselblad color calibration

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 prone to thermal throttling
  • Higher price point
  • Slower wired charging than Honor 70 Pro

Display Comparison

The Oppo Find X5 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 762 nits, suggesting a more visible display in direct sunlight compared to the Honor 70 Pro (brightness data unavailable). Both displays feature an infinite contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels. While the Honor 70 Pro’s display specifications are less detailed, the Find X5 Pro’s likely benefits from a more sophisticated panel calibration and potentially LTPO technology for variable refresh rates, contributing to improved power efficiency. The lack of PWM frequency data for the Honor 70 Pro makes it difficult to assess its suitability for users sensitive to flicker.

Camera Comparison

Both devices are advertised as having strong camera systems, but detailed sensor information is limited. The Oppo Find X5 Pro likely benefits from a more mature image processing pipeline and potentially larger sensor sizes, contributing to better low-light performance and dynamic range. While both phones offer photo and video capabilities, the Find X5 Pro’s Hasselblad color calibration (a common Oppo feature) could provide a distinct advantage in color accuracy and overall image quality. The absence of specific details on the Honor 70 Pro’s camera sensors makes a direct comparison difficult, but it’s unlikely to match the Find X5 Pro’s potential in challenging conditions.

Performance

The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Oppo Find X5 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (globally) or the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (China), both built on a 4nm process. This contrasts with the Honor 70 Pro’s 5nm Mediatek Dimensity 8000. While the 5nm node of the Dimensity 8000 offers good efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’s Cortex-X2 prime core (3.00 GHz) and more powerful Adreno GPU provide a theoretical performance advantage, especially in graphics-intensive tasks. The Dimensity 9000 variant in the Chinese Find X5 Pro further elevates performance with slightly higher clock speeds. However, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known for potential thermal throttling under sustained load, a factor the Dimensity 8000 may mitigate due to its more conservative design. Both phones utilize octa-core CPUs, but the architectural differences in core types (A710/A510 vs A78/A55) favor the Snapdragon/Dimensity 9000 in demanding scenarios.

Battery Life

Both phones achieve an endurance rating of 101 hours, suggesting similar overall battery life despite differing battery capacities (unspecified for the Honor 70 Pro). However, the charging speeds are drastically different. The Honor 70 Pro’s 100W wired charging can reach 60% in just 15 minutes, while the Oppo Find X5 Pro’s 80W wired charging takes 12 minutes to reach 50%. The Find X5 Pro also offers 50W wireless charging (fully charging in 47 minutes) and 10W reverse wireless charging, features absent in the Honor 70 Pro (which only offers 5W reverse wired). This makes the Honor 70 Pro ideal for users who prioritize extremely fast top-ups, while the Find X5 Pro provides more versatile charging options.

Buying Guide

Buy the Honor 70 Pro if you prioritize incredibly fast charging (100W) and are seeking a strong value proposition without sacrificing core performance. It’s ideal for users who frequently top up their phones and want a reliable daily driver. Buy the Oppo Find X5 Pro if you demand the highest possible performance, particularly for gaming and demanding applications, and appreciate a more polished software experience and potentially better camera capabilities. It’s geared towards power users and photography enthusiasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Oppo Find X5 Pro overheat during extended gaming sessions?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to generate significant heat under sustained load, potentially leading to thermal throttling. Oppo likely implemented cooling solutions to mitigate this, but performance may still dip during prolonged gaming. The Honor 70 Pro’s Dimensity 8000, being a more efficient chip, may offer more consistent performance over longer periods.
❓ Is the 100W charging on the Honor 70 Pro compatible with all USB-PD chargers?
While the Honor 70 Pro supports USB-PD, achieving the full 100W charging speed requires a compatible charger that specifically supports SuperVooc protocols. Standard USB-PD chargers may charge the phone at a slower rate. It's best to use the charger included in the box or a certified SuperVooc charger.
❓ Which phone is better for video recording, and what resolutions/frame rates are supported?
The Oppo Find X5 Pro likely offers superior video recording capabilities due to its more advanced image processing and potentially better stabilization. While specific resolution and frame rate support isn't detailed, flagship phones typically support up to 8K at 24fps and 4K at 60fps. The Honor 70 Pro’s video capabilities are less clear, but it likely supports standard resolutions like 4K at 30/60fps.