Honor X8a vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 186g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Honor X8a by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.