Honor X8d vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Honor X8d
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $500
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $500 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor X8d and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X8d by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Honor X8d was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.