Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 221g).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 189g vs 221g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1049
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 10/100, 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 Huawei Mate 20 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $500 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.