Honor X9d vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7100 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $500
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Honor X9d by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Honor X9d was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d 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.