We subjected the Honor 70 to our rigorous SBMARK Display test suite to measure its performance Cons six criteria. In the results of this test, we will analyze how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Main display specifications:
- 6.67 inches AMOLED, (~ 91.3% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimensions: 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.91mm (6.35 x 2.89 x 0.31in)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, (~ 395 ppi density)
- Proportions: 20: 9
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
Pros
- Good video performance, especially in terms of brightness
- Smooth when playing video games
versus
- Lack of readability in sunlight
- Show frame drops on most video content
The Honor 70’s display performed very well in key use cases such as watching videos, gaming and viewing photos, thanks to good levels of brightness, color fidelity and consistency. Display performance was poor in sunlight, which made the screen unreadable. Although the brightness was good for watching videos, the content suffered from vibrations. It also lacked smoothness when browsing the web on the device.
Test summary
Learn about SBMARK visualization tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, SBMARK engineers perform a series of objective and perceptual tests in controlled laboratory and under real-life conditions. Please note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and related still image (gallery) and video apps with default settings. (For in-depth information on how we rate smartphones and other displays, see our articles, “How SBMARK Tests Display Quality” and “A Closer Look at SBMARK Display Tests”.
The following section collects the key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyzes performed in SBMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations in the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
How the screen readability score is composed
Readability evaluates the ease and comfort with which users can read stationary content (photos and web) on the display under various real-life conditions. SBMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also carried out in real-life environments.
Readability indoors (1000 lux).
From left to right: Honor 70, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 6, Oppo Find X5 Lite
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Readability in a sunlight environment (> 90 0000 lux).
From left to right: Honor 70, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 6, Oppo Find X5 Lite
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This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a gray pattern of 20%. The more green the color is visible, the smoother the display.
How the Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the device’s ability to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements made are for fidelity, white point color and gamma coverage. We perform color assessments for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can handle color in its surroundings. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. The perceptual analysis of the color rendering is compared to the reference model displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
White point under illuminant D65 at 1000 lux
Color fidelity measurements
Honor 70, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Honor 70, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the DCI-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color model (arrow base) and its actual measurement (arrowhead). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference. If the arrow remains inside the circle, the color difference will only be visible to trained eyes.
How the Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device indoors and in low-light conditions. We measure the tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis Cons our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
Video rendering in a low light environment (0 lux).
From left to right: Honor 70, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 6, Oppo Find X5 Lite
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Range coverage for video content
Primary colors are measured in both HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the main color space of each video.
How the score of Display Motion is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic content. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are investigated using games and videos.
The video frame drops
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30 second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (a flat gray image or a drop-down pattern).
How the Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, SBMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to reproduce and record a series of scenarios for the evaluation of fluidity, accuracy and response time.
This response time test accurately evaluates the time elapsed between a single tap of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require high responsiveness, such as play.
How the Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking performance, image rendering, and motion defects that can affect the end-user experience. SBMARK accurately measures device reflectance and the presence of flickering and evaluates the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
Alias (foreground)
Honor 70
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