Honor Play 80 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 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 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Honor Play 80 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro 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.