Slim and lightweight design, curved screen.

Considerably more powerful alternatives at this price.

Honor's offering has a few key disadvantages that can't be overlooked - less than ideal chipset for the asking price, no stereo speakers (this one isn't even loud enough), not the best battery life overall, no ingress protection and the software still...

Brilliant screen ; Great main camera ; Well-priced ; Appealing design

No telephoto camera ; No IP rating

The Honor 70 is a strong mid-range smartphone, which has an excellent screen and a great main camera. Some consumers might be put off by the fact there’s no IP rating or telephoto sensor, but overall this is still a great phone for the money.

Lightweight Main camera is good Two-day battery life

No wireless charging No water resistance Uncertain software update schedule

“The Honor 70 relies on its main camera, performance, and reasonable price to standout, but unfortunately it doesn't impress enough elsewhere to compete with more competent rivals.”

6.67-inch FHD+ screen, 120Hz ; Long-lasting battery, fast charging ; Stylish design

Poor digital zoom on the camera ; No wireless charging ; Lacks expandable storage

The Honor 70 is a mid-range smartphone that looks anything but. Sleek and stylish with a big vibrant screen, solid performance and incredible battery life you get a lot for your money here even if it's got a few faults like the lack of wireless...

Gorgeous AMOLED screen ; Good camera system ; Sleek and stylish

No headphone jack ; Curved display prone to accidental taps ; No wireless charging ; Pricey at £479

The Honor 70 is a strong, sleek slab with a good UI, decent cameras and strong mid-range performance. But its higher-than-expected price tag makes it hard to recommend.

Elegant, thin and light design ; Very good display ; Good camera

Variable rate could be more granular ; No water protection ; No dedicated zoom camera

The Honor 70 is a smartphone that caters to users who demand beautiful craftsmanship, premium looks, and a great primary camera experience. And for them, Honor does deliver. Keep in mind there are two other phones in this product line: the Honor 70 Pro...

Sleek styling ; A quality display ; capable cameras

No stereo speakers ; Bloated UI ; No IP rating

Despite missing out on some flagship flourishes, anyone looking for a slender, sleek, big-screened smartphone with a powerful camera, the Honor 70 should fit the bill.

Lovely design ; Strong camera performance ; Good battery life ; Curved OLED 120Hz screen

Ageing software ; Poor software update promise ; No waterproofing

The Honor 70 has a great screen, design, and main camera that help it stand out in the busy mid-range phone market. It’s let down by old feeling software with poor support but this is a confident step forward from the company.

Beautiful, smooth display ; Thin and light build ; Great performance ; Fast charging, 66W charger included

Mono sound ; Plasticky feel ; Back design is a hit-or-miss ; No wireless charging ; No IP rating for water resistance