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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 63
Portability 62
Value for money 58
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • 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)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor X9c: The Honor X9c 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 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
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9c and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
56/100
736675 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +76.0%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9c by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9c
$280
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $220. Honor X9c was $220 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.