Honor X5d vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor X5d (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 $100 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; 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 doesn't; the Honor X5d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5d

Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money 50

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

What makes Honor X5d better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 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
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor X5d — 50/100, 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 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d 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 X5d 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 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 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 $100 $500

Camera comparison

Honor X5d

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Honor X5d

  • 6.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor X5d

  • 5260 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5d and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5d MediaTek Helio G81
31/100
358608 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +88.3%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X5d by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X5d

$100

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Launch price difference: $400. Honor X5d was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (91/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (99/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor X5d has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X5d 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 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.