Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) 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 $899 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5850); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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.