Huawei Mate X3 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,530,652); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate X3 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 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.