Honor X40i vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 515,647); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 80
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor X40i better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 175g vs 221g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 56/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Honor X40i: The Honor X40i 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 X40i Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 515647 3068952
Geekbench Single 688 2903
Geekbench Multi 1794 9602
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 44W 25W
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 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 221 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
  • 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 X40i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40i and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40i MediaTek Dimensity 700
40/100
515647 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +83.2%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X40i by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 56/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (66/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i 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 X40i or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor X40i is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.