Honor 8A vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 22/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 186g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 63 points higher (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Honor 8A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.