Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Motorola Moto Edge S30
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Motorola Moto Edge S30
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Motorola Moto Edge S30, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Motorola Moto Edge S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 357.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users.