Honor 70 Pro+ vs OnePlus 10 Pro: Which Flagship Reigns Supreme?

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 more established brand reputation and a mature software experience. This comparison dissects their key differences to determine which device delivers the best overall value.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing charging speed and potentially better thermal management, 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 less throttling. However, OnePlus's software and established ecosystem remain strong contenders.

PHONES
Phone Names Honor 70 Pro+ OnePlus 10 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, 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, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 -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)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· 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 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
Single-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 -No
35mm jackNoNo
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 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 mAhLi-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 charging
  • Potentially better thermal management with Dimensity 9000
  • Competitive performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

  • Battery capacity unknown
  • Software support and long-term updates are less established than OnePlus

OnePlus 10 Pro

  • Established brand reputation and software ecosystem
  • Wireless charging support
  • Good display brightness and contrast

  • Slower charging speeds, especially in North America
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 prone to thermal throttling
  • Higher price point (potentially)

Display Comparison

The OnePlus 10 Pro’s display achieves a measured peak brightness of 780 nits, providing good visibility outdoors. While the Honor 70 Pro+’s display specs aren’t provided, it’s reasonable to expect similar or slightly lower peak brightness given the focus on other areas. Both devices likely utilize LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates, conserving battery life. The OnePlus 10 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio (nominal) suggests a high-quality OLED panel, but without detailed color accuracy data for the Honor, a definitive winner is difficult to declare. Bezels are likely comparable, typical of flagship devices.

Camera Comparison

Both phones are listed as having Photo/Video capabilities, but detailed sensor information is missing for the Honor 70 Pro+. The OnePlus 10 Pro’s camera system is well-regarded, but its performance is heavily reliant on software processing. Without knowing the main sensor size, aperture, and OIS implementation on the Honor 70 Pro+, a direct comparison is impossible. It’s crucial to note that the presence of a 2MP macro camera on either device is largely irrelevant; image quality will be significantly limited by the small sensor size. The image processing style will also be a key differentiator – OnePlus tends towards a more saturated look, while Honor often aims for greater realism.

Performance

Both the Honor 70 Pro+ and OnePlus 10 Pro utilize a 4nm process, but employ different chipsets: the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 respectively. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, with its slightly higher clocked Cortex-A710 cores (2.50 GHz vs 2.85 GHz on the Dimensity), *on paper* suggests a slight CPU advantage. However, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to be more prone to thermal throttling under sustained load. The Dimensity 9000’s architecture, coupled with the 4nm process, may offer better sustained performance. Both devices feature the same Cortex-A510 efficiency cores, and both likely utilize LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring fast memory access. Real-world gaming performance will depend heavily on thermal management.

Battery Life

The OnePlus 10 Pro boasts an endurance rating of 107 hours, indicating solid battery life. However, the Honor 70 Pro+’s battery capacity is unknown. The critical difference lies in charging speed: the Honor 70 Pro+ supports 100W wired charging, reaching 60% in just 15 minutes, while the OnePlus 10 Pro’s 80W (International) takes 32 minutes for a full charge. In North America, the OnePlus 10 Pro is limited to 65W, taking even longer. The Honor 70 Pro+ also offers 5W reverse wired charging, while the OnePlus 10 Pro includes both reverse wired and wireless charging. The faster charging of the Honor 70 Pro+ is a significant advantage for users who frequently need to top up their battery.

Buying Guide

Buy the Honor 70 Pro+ if you need blazing-fast charging, frequently use your phone throughout the day, and value a potentially cooler-running device. Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if you prefer a more refined software experience, benefit from wireless charging, and prioritize a brand with a longer track record of software updates and support.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Dimensity 9000 in the Honor 70 Pro+ overheat during extended gaming sessions?
The Mediatek Dimensity 9000 is generally considered more thermally efficient than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. While all flagship chipsets can generate heat, the Dimensity 9000’s architecture and 4nm process should result in less throttling and more sustained performance during demanding tasks like gaming.
❓ Is the 80W charging on the OnePlus 10 Pro significantly slower than the 100W on the Honor 70 Pro+ in real-world use?
Yes, the difference is substantial. The Honor 70 Pro+ can reach 60% charge in 15 minutes, while the OnePlus 10 Pro takes considerably longer, especially the North American version limited to 65W. This makes the Honor 70 Pro+ ideal for users who need quick top-ups.
❓ Does the OnePlus 10 Pro's software receive more frequent and longer-term updates compared to Honor?
Historically, OnePlus has had a stronger track record of providing timely software updates and longer-term support for its devices. Honor's software update commitment is improving, but it doesn't yet match OnePlus's established reputation in this area.