Honor Magic7 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic7 (2024) 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 $599 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5650); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2967184
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5650 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $599
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Honor Magic7 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 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 | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic7 by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.