Honor X50 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 737,054); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor X50 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X50 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor X50 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X50 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X50 by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X50 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor X50 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X50 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50 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.