Honor X9c vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).
Honor X9c
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $500
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 58/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| 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) | 4000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $500 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor X9c and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9c by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $220. Honor X9c was $220 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.