Honor Magic V6 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,073,131); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 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 Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.