HONOR 70 vs HONOR X 5c Plus

Our verdict: Pixel density goes to the HONOR 70 at 395 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the HONOR 70 with its 54MP rear shooter. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR 70 has a 32MP front camera. At 178g, the HONOR 70 is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.67" 6.74"
Display
OLED, 1B colors TFT LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2400 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
395 260
Rear Camera
54 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android 12 Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm
Weight
178 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£8.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1.00 £77.00
HONOR 70 HONOR 70 HONOR X 5c Plus HONOR X 5c Plus
Screen 6.67" 6.74"
Display OLED, 1B colors TFT LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2400 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 395 260
Rear Camera 54 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm
Weight 178 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £1.00 £77.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 70 or HONOR X 5c Plus?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the HONOR 70 has the sharper display at 395 pixels per inch versus 260, and the HONOR 70 uses a OLED, 1B colors panel while the HONOR X 5c Plus has a TFT LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 70 or HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR 70 features a 54 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR X 5c Plus has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 70 or HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £1.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 70 and HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR 70 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR X 5c Plus comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 70 and HONOR X 5c Plus use?

The HONOR 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G, while the HONOR X 5c Plus uses the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 70 or HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR 70 is the more portable of the two — it's 8g lighter at 178 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 70 or HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR 70 is rated Not rated, while the HONOR X 5c Plus is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the HONOR 70 and HONOR X 5c Plus run?

The HONOR 70 runs Android 12 and the HONOR X 5c Plus runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.