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 — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,045,163); the Honor 100 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 100
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor 100 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- 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: 3073131 vs 1045163
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 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 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 100 — 46/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 100 (91/100 vs 59/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor 100 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 100 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1045163 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| 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/1.95
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 100
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 100
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 100 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 100 by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 59/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor 100 (80/100 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 18 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 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 100 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 100 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.