Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5450); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 217g vs 221g
- Better camera (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Motorola Edge 70 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Edge 70 Max (91/100 vs 79/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.