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 — 72/100 vs 61/100 (a 11-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 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Performance 56
Display 83
Camera 59
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money 60
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor 90 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • 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 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1110
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3067
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 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 11 points higher (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 60/100, 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 90 (91/100 vs 56/100). 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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).

Honor 90: The Honor 90 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 90 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3073131
Geekbench Single 1110 2903
Geekbench Multi 3067 9602
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 66W 25W
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
59
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition
61/100
840330 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +72.7%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 90 by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90
$400
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

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 56/100).

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 is a bit better (66/100 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 11 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 — 72/100.

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 56/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor 90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.