Honor 500 Smart vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 41/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Smart has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 528,398); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Honor 500 Smart by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.