Honor Play 80 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 80 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $120 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5300); 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 80 doesn't; the Honor Play 80 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Play 80 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $500
- Better portability (68/100 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 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 — 54/100, 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 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 | 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80
- 6.8" IPS 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 80
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Play 80 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Honor Play 80 was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 80 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 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 80 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 80 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.