Honor 8A vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 22/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 100
Value for money 22
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor 8A better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $500

  • Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 50 points higher (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 22/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).

Honor 8A: The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 8A Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 199111 3068952
Geekbench Single 476 2903
Geekbench Multi 828 9602
Display 6.1" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 150 g 221 g
Launch price $140 $500
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 8A
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 8A and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 8A MediaTek Helio P35
22/100
199111 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +93.5%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 8A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A
$140
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $360. Honor 8A was $360 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (66/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.