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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

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 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

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).

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 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
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: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
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
737054 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +76.0%
3073131 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 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.