Huawei nova 12 SE vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Huawei nova 12 SE
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 221 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.