Honor Play 3e vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 19/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 177,554); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 186g
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 66 points higher (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Honor Play 3e by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 66 points (85/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.