Honor 70 vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 38/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has the stronger camera (130 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 65
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 24
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro scores 12 points higher (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1726358
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W 125W
DXOMark (camera) 115 130
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 60 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g 199 g
Price $1250
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
$1250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.