Honor Play 3e vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 — 72/100 vs 18/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 156,818); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 221g).
Honor Play 3e
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Lighter: 146g vs 221g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 54 points higher (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 8/100). 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 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9602 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor Play 3e and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Play 3e by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e 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 3e or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.