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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Performance 46
Display 65
Camera 31
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 189g vs 221g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor X9 5G: The Honor X9 5G 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 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
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +80.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9 5G by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9 5G
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed 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 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).

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 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.