Honor Magic5 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $600
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic5 by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic5 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.