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; estimated prices are $1299 and $500. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5700); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,084,779).

Both devices scored the same rating of 75/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
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: 3068952 vs 2084779
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6200
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (76/100 vs 58/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2084779 3068952
Geekbench Single 1680 2903
Geekbench Multi 6200 9602
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
Price $1299 $500
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030
75/100
2084779 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +32.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $799.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (76/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Edge 70 Max.

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 75/100, 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 77/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.