Huawei nova 12i vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei nova 12i (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 — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). 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 (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Huawei nova 12i are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei nova 12i by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Huawei nova 12i are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i 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 12i 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.