Honor X8 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X8

Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 42
Battery 22
Portability 78
Value for money 24

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

What makes Honor X8 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 177g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $500

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, 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 X8 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 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 X8 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 424216 3073131
Geekbench Single 412 2833
Geekbench Multi 1423 9119
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 177 g 221 g
Launch price $260 $500

Camera comparison

Honor X8

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Display comparison

Honor X8

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Battery and charging

Honor X8

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
424216 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +86.2%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X8 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X8

$260

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Launch price difference: $240. Honor X8 was $240 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8 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.