Huawei Mate 50 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4460); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 202g vs 221g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 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 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 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 50 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate 50 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 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 50 (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.