Huawei nova 10 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $500
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei nova 10 — 30/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei nova 10 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei nova 10 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.