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Honor 70

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$250
Not US-official; USD-equivalent of global EUR pricing
$480 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until August 2025 · Buy-by August 2023

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2022◆ Buy-by Aug 20232025

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the 70 should be supported until around August 2025. Buying it today still gets you about -0.9 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Honor's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A sleek 2022 midranger with a Sony 54MP main camera and a curved OLED, now an inexpensive everyday phone.

Pros

  • Attractive, slim, and lightweight design
  • Capable 54MP Sony main camera with solid daylight results
  • Smooth 120Hz curved OLED display

Cons

  • Software support has effectively ended
  • No water resistance or wireless charging
Best for: Budget buyers wanting a stylish secondary phoneBest for: Casual users on a tight budgetAvoid if: You want ongoing software updatesAvoid if: You need water resistance or the latest performance

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.67-inch OLED, 2400x1080, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main54MP
ultra-wide50MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,800 mAh
Charging66W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.4 × 73.3 × 7.9 mm
Weight178 g
Materialsglass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 12 with MagicOS 6.1 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, NFC
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Honor's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Honor 70 still supported with updates?

As a 2022 midranger its roughly 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches have effectively run out, so it no longer receives updates.

What camera does the Honor 70 use?

It pairs a 54MP Sony IMX800 main sensor with a 50MP ultra-wide-and-macro camera.

Does the Honor 70 have water resistance?

No, it does not carry an official IP rating for dust or water resistance.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.