Honor Play 8A vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 — 75/100 vs 22/100 (a 53-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 (3,073,131 vs 199,111); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 221g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 53 points higher (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 19/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Play 8A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A 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 8A or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A 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.