Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Performance
Display 37
Camera 31
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei nova Y70 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 221g

  • Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

Huawei nova Y70 Plus: The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y70 Plus Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3073131
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 5W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 221 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (99/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (66/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.