Honor Magic V5 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5820); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2663720
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1350
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Honor Magic V5 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, 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 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic V5 by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.