Honor X40 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 592,015); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 50
Portability 77
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes Honor X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 172g vs 221g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). 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 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100). 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 X40 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 43/100).

Honor X40: The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3068952
Geekbench Single 905 2903
Geekbench Multi 2003 9602
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 40W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 7000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 221 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +80.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X40 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (91/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100).

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 X40 (66/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 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 X40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.