Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5700); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 207g vs 221g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, 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 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.