Honor 80 Pro vs Honor 70: A Detailed Showdown

Honor continues to deliver stylish and feature-packed smartphones. The Honor 80 Pro and Honor 70 both offer compelling features, but cater to slightly different users. This comprehensive comparison will help you decide which phone is the right fit for you.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Honor 80 Pro takes the crown thanks to its significantly more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, offering a substantial performance boost. While the Honor 70 boasts excellent battery life and a vibrant display, the 80 Pro's raw power and improved camera capabilities make it the overall winner.

PHONES
Phone Names	Honor 80 Pro Flat	Honor 70

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1x	1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China

Launch
Announced	2023, January 06	2022, May 30
Status	Available. Released 2023, January 06	Available. Released 2022, June 02

Body
Build	-	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	162.3 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)	161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.35 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	186 g or 193 g (6.56 oz)	178 g (6.28 oz)

Display
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 1000 nits (peak)	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)	Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
GPU	Adreno 730	Adreno 642L
OS	Android 12, MagicOS 7	Android 12, Magic UI 6.1

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)	32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Triple	160 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 0.75µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens	54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF Auxiliary lens
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR
Single	32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)	32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Virtual proximity sensing	-

Battery
Charging	66W wired, 3-50% in 15 min 5W reverse wired	66W wired, 60% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
Type	Li-Po 4800 mAh	Li-Po 4800 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, Green, Pink	Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Icelandic Frost, Crystal Silver
Models	-	FNE-AN00, FNE-NX9
Price	About 450 EUR	£ 201.00 / € 189.90

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 100h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-29.4 LUFS (Average)

Honor 80 Pro Flat

Significantly faster performance
Improved camera capabilities
Likely higher resolution display
Fast 66W charging

Potentially shorter battery life than Honor 70
Likely higher price

Honor 70

Exceptional battery life (100h endurance rating)
Vibrant display with high brightness
Stylish design
More affordable price

Less powerful chipset
Lower camera performance compared to 80 Pro
May lack some flagship features

Display Comparison

The Honor 70's 790 nits peak brightness is impressive, and its infinite contrast ratio (nominal) suggests deep blacks. The Honor 80 Pro likely features a similar or slightly higher brightness, and potentially a higher resolution, though specific details are not provided. Both phones likely offer vibrant colors and smooth displays, but the 80 Pro's display may offer a more premium experience.

Camera Comparison

While both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, the Honor 80 Pro's more powerful chipset likely translates to better image processing and potentially improved low-light performance. The 80 Pro is also expected to have a higher resolution main sensor and potentially more advanced camera features. The 70's camera is still good, but the 80 Pro is expected to be superior.

Performance

This is where the Honor 80 Pro shines. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a flagship-level chipset, significantly outperforming the Snapdragon 778G+ in the Honor 70. Expect noticeably faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and significantly better gaming performance on the 80 Pro. The 778G+ is still capable, but it's in a different performance tier.

Battery Life

The Honor 70's endurance rating of 100h is exceptional, suggesting outstanding battery life. The Honor 80 Pro, despite its more powerful chipset, also benefits from 66W fast charging, which should provide quick top-ups. While the 80 Pro might not match the 70's sheer battery longevity, its fast charging capabilities help mitigate this.

Buying Guide

The Honor 80 Pro is ideal for gamers, power users, and those who prioritize performance and camera quality. The Honor 70 is a great choice for users who value long battery life, a stylish design, and a more budget-friendly price point.