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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 73
Value for money 52
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor X8d better?
  • 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)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor X8d: The Honor X8d is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8d
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8d and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8d Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
47/100
467392 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +84.8%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X8d by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8d
$220
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

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 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).

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 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.