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 — 63/100 vs 38/100 (a 25-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 Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 221g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 23/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
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
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (73/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 63/100.

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

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

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

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