Honor Power 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $280 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 49/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,407,614).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Power 2 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Performance 38
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 75
Design 15
Value for money 91
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 10080 vs 7100 mAh
  • Cheaper: $280 vs $500

  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2407614
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6403
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 221g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (91/100 vs 75/100).

Honor Power 2: The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Power 2 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2407614 3068952
Geekbench Single 1553 2903
Geekbench Multi 6403 9602
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 10080 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 221 g
Price $280 $500
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
  • 10080 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Power 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Power 2 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite
49/100
2407614 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 +21.5%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Power 2 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Power 2
$280
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $220. Honor Power 2 is cheaper by $220.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (68/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (91/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Power 2 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.