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; launch prices were $280 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-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 (3,073,131 vs 2,407,614).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Power 2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Power 2

Performance 78
Display 83
Camera 32
Battery 76
Portability 50
Value for money 74

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

What makes Honor Power 2 better?

  • Bigger battery: 10080 vs 7100 mAh
  • Lighter: 216g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $500

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2407614
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6405
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Honor Power 2: The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Power 2 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2407614 3073131
Geekbench Single 1555 2833
Geekbench Multi 6405 9119
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 5 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 216 g 221 g
Launch price $280 $500

Camera comparison

Honor Power 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Honor Power 2

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor Power 2

  • 10080 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
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
65/100
2407614 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +21.7%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor Power 2 by 21.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Power 2

$280

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Launch price difference: $220. Honor Power 2 was $220 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

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 10 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 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 78/100).

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

The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.