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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 2 Jun 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v12 |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Magic UI 6.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 1.07B colors, 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, Eye Comfort mode |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | OLED (Curved Display) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.79% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No (Electronic Image Stabilization gyro-EIS) |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Sony IMX800 SuperSensing (54 MP, 1/1.49", f/1.9, PDAF) + 50 MP (ultrawide/macro, 122˚, f/2.2, AF) + 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 (wide) + f/2.2 (ultrawide/macro) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 54 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Solo Cut Mode (Smart Tracking), Pro Mode, Panorama, Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Solo Cut Vlog mode, Multi-Video Recording |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K) at 30fps, 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 8450 x 6400 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.4 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 32 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, AI Beauty, Gesture Control |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| Width | 73.3 mm |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Icelandic Frost (Blue), Crystal Silver |
| Height | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Ruggedness | Dual-ring camera matrix design with symmetrical double-curved body |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4800 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 66W wired Honor SuperCharge (60% in 20 min) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (5W reverse wired) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen audio, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 54MP Sony IMX800 First Launch, 66W SuperCharge, 120Hz Curved OLED Display, 7.9mm Ultra-Slim Body, Solo Cut Vlog Mode, NFC |
The Honor 70 exemplifies refined mobile elegance and vanguard camera innovation, introducing the world's first Sony IMX800 image sensor within an ultra-slim curved body. Powering the smartphone is Qualcomm's efficient 6nm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G octa-core processor, comprising an ARM Cortex-A78 prime core clocked at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A78 performance cores at 2.4 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 1.9 GHz, paired with the Adreno 642L graphics processor. Complemented by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of high-speed UFS 3.1 flash storage, it provides seamless multitasking, fluid social navigation, and responsive high-framerate gaming running on Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12 with full Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a stunning 6.67-inch Full HD+ Curved OLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 395 ppi pixel density, and an expansive 90.79% screen-to-body ratio. The display produces 1.07 billion colors, supports HDR10+, offers up to 1000 nits of peak brightness, and delivers an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. To eliminate eye fatigue in low-light environments, it integrates 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming alongside TUV Rheinland eye-care certifications. An on-screen optical fingerprint scanner ensures effortless biometric unlocking.
In the camera department, the Honor 70 debuts the 54 MP Sony IMX800 SuperSensing primary sensor (f/1.9 aperture, 1/1.49" large sensor size, PDAF), capturing unprecedented dynamic range and pristine low-light imagery. It is accompanied by an exceptional 50 MP 122-degree ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2) equipped with autofocus for sharp 2.5cm macro close-ups, along with a 2 MP depth sensor. The camera introduces Honor's industry-first Solo Cut Vlog mode, allowing creators to simultaneously record a full-scene video and an AI-tracked individual spotlight video in 1080p, alongside 4K UHD recording at 30fps with gyro-EIS. On the front, a 32 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.4) handles high-definition selfies and vlogging.
Despite packing a substantial 4800 mAh lithium-polymer battery, the smartphone maintains an exceptionally slender 7.9mm profile and weighs just 178 grams with dual-curved front and back glass. It supports 66W wired Honor SuperCharge, reaching 60% capacity in approximately 20 minutes, as well as 5W reverse wired charging to power accessories. Additional connectivity features include full-function NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD, USB Type-C audio, and Dual 5G SIM standby connectivity.