Honor X8 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 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 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 477,542); the Honor X8 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8 5G
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X8 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 221g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X8 5G by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (40/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 5G 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.