Honor Magic5 Lite vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $500
- Better portability (75/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic5 Lite was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite 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.