Honor Play 30 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 477,542); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't; the Honor Play 30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Play 30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 221g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Play 30 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.