Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 72/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 210g vs 221g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra scores 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $500 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.