Honor 90 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $500
- Better camera (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 90 by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor 90 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.