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 — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-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 (3,068,952 vs 736,675); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor X50 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor X50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Performance 52
Display 82
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes Honor X50 better?
  • Faster charging: 35W vs 25W
  • 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: 3068952 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 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 18 points higher (72/100 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 (66/100 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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).

Honor X50: The Honor X50 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 X50 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 736675 3068952
Geekbench Single 935 2903
Geekbench Multi 2719 9602
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2652 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 35W 25W
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
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor X50
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor X50
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X50
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X50 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
54/100
736675 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +76.0%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X50 by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X50
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (66/100 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 is noticeably better than the Honor X50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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 — 72/100.

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 Honor X50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.