Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 221g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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.