Honor 9S vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 177,554); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 221g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 10/100). 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 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor 9S by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S 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 9S or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.