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; estimated prices are $380 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Honor 500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 69
Design 52
Value for money 84
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
What makes Honor 500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $380 vs $500

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2344395
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2070
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6694
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).

Honor 500: The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2344395 3068952
Geekbench Single 2070 2903
Geekbench Multi 6694 9602
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, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 221 g
Price $380 $500
Camera comparison
Honor 500
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
59/100
2344395 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 +23.6%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 500 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 500
$380
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $120. Honor 500 is cheaper by $120.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (68/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (52/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).

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 4 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 59/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.