Honor X8d vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, 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 — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-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 (3,073,131 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X8d better?
- 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)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, 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 X8d (91/100 vs 36/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X8d by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Honor X8d was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (91/100 vs 36/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d 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.