Honor X9 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 221g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9 5G by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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.