Honor 70 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 221g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 70 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.