Honor 100 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor 100 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $370 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 57/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,045,163); the Honor 100 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 100 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 100
Performance 58
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 60
Portability 71
Value for money 54
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor 100 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 183g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $500

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1045163
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2967
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 100 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 100 — 54/100, 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 100 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 100 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor 100 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).

Honor 100: The Honor 100 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 100 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1045163 3068952
Geekbench Single 1131 2903
Geekbench Multi 2967 9602
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 183 g 221 g
Launch price $370 $500
Camera comparison
Honor 100
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.95
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 100
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 100
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 100 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
57/100
1045163 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +65.9%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 100 by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 100
$370
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $130. Honor 100 was $130 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 100 (91/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 100 (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor 100 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 100 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 100 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 100 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 100 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor 100 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Honor 100 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 100 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.