Honor X9c Smart vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g 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 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9c Smart by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.