Honor 10 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 28/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10
Performance 34
Display 32
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 87
Value for money 0
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor 10 better?
  • Lighter: 153g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $500

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 — 0/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 10 (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 43/100).

Honor 10: The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 10 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 470805 3068952
Geekbench Single 420 2903
Geekbench Multi 1617 9602
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 153 g 221 g
Launch price $400 $500
Camera comparison
Honor 10
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10 HiSilicon Kirin 970
28/100
470805 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +84.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 10 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10
$400
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $100. Honor 10 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (91/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 10 (40/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (66/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.