Honor X9 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 221g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 31/100). 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 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 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.