Huawei P20 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 30/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 221g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $649

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 42 points higher (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 43/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 P20 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 470805 3068952
Geekbench Single 420 2903
Geekbench Multi 1617 9602
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 22W 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 165 g 221 g
Launch price $649 $500
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +84.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei P20 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20
$649
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $149. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (91/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (40/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (66/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.