Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5600); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,825,771); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, 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 XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9119 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $2299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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 XT 2 Ultimate over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.