Honor Play 60 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 60 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $145 and $500. 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 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 528,398); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60 doesn't; the Honor Play 60 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Play 60 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $500
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60 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 43/100). 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 51/100). Value score: Honor Play 60 — 52/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $145 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 60
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 60 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Play 60 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $355. Honor Play 60 was $355 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 60 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60 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 60 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60 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.