Huawei Mate 80 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5750); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 221g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate 80 by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.