Honor 500 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $380 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $590
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 2344395
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | $590 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Honor 500 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Honor 500 was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Honor 500 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.