Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 30
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Motorola Edge 30
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Motorola Edge 30, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (94/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 30
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 30
- 4020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 30 by 573.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (100/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (94/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Motorola Edge 30 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.