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 — 72/100 vs 46/100 (a 26-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 (3,068,952 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 221g).
Honor X9 5G
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Lighter: 189g vs 221g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- 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 (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 26 points higher (72/100 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 (66/100 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 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9602 | |
| 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 | 25W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
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.
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownperformance
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 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
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 26 points (72/100 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 — 72/100.
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 Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.