Honor X5d Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X5d Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $110 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5260); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 358,608); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d Plus doesn't; the Honor X5d Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d Plus
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X5d Plus better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $500
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 30/100). 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 (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor X5d Plus — 56/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). 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 X5d Plus (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d Plus | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5d Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X5d Plus by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Honor X5d Plus was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
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 X5d Plus (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5d Plus and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X5d Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d Plus 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 X5d Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d Plus 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.