Honor’s upcoming mid-range contender, the X70, has surfaced on Geekbench 6, offering the first concrete look at its performance—and raising eyebrows with unexpectedly uneven results. The listing confirms two major specs: Qualcomm’s unannounced Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset and a colossal 6,000mAh battery, positioning the device as a battery-life powerhouse.
According to the benchmark entry (spotted by industry trackers), the X70 scored 1,125 points in single-core and 3,205 points in multi-core tests. While the multi-core result aligns with mid-tier rivals like the Dimensity 7050, the single-core performance lags roughly 15% behind comparable devices—a puzzling gap for a next-gen chip. Early speculation suggests thermal throttling or software optimization issues might be to blame, though final retail units could show improvement.
🔍 Key Details Revealed:
- Chipset: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (codenamed "SM6450")
- CPU: 4x performance cores (2.2 GHz) + 4x efficiency cores (1.8 GHz)
- RAM: 8GB variant tested
- Software: Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0
The Geekbench leak, first reported by GSM Arena, also confirms Honor’s ambitious battery strategy. The 6,000mAh capacity—unusually large for a device rumored to measure under 8mm thick—hints at aggressive energy management for the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Meanwhile, Xpertpick’s analysis notes the chip’s shift to a custom Oryon CPU architecture, a trickle-down innovation from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 series.
Why the Mixed Scores Matter:
Industry watchers expected the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 to close the performance gap with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8000 line. Instead, these early numbers suggest Qualcomm may prioritize efficiency over raw power—a logical move given the X70’s focus on marathon battery life. Still, if the single-core deficit persists, it could challenge Honor’s positioning against brands like Redmi and Realme.
Expected X70 Features (Based on Leaks):
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
- Camera: 108MP main sensor + 8MP ultra-wide
- Design: Sub-8mm thickness with curved edges
- Launch: Late August 2025
The Bottom Line:
While benchmark scores aren’t definitive, they spotlight Qualcomm’s balancing act: Can the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 deliver flagship-like efficiency without sacrificing too much speed? Honor’s X70 will be the first real-world test—and if its battery life lives up to the hype, performance quirks may not deter its target audience.
Stay tuned for further updates as the launch nears.
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