Honor Magic V3 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $1399 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 70
Battery 71
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2388314
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 221g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $1399

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Honor Magic V3 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (76/100 vs 58/100).

Honor Magic V3: The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V3 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2388314 3068952
Geekbench Single 2205 2903
Geekbench Multi 7192 9602
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 137
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 226 g 221 g
Price $1399 $500
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V3 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2388314 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +22.2%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic V3 by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V3
$1399
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $899. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $899.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (76/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.