Honor 500 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $500
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 500 by 23.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Honor 500 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Honor 500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.