Huawei P30 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro
Performance 52
Display 56
Camera 43
Battery 38
Portability 60
Value for money 8
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 221g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei P30 Pro — 8/100, 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 P30 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).

Huawei P30 Pro: The Huawei P30 Pro 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 P30 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 736755 3068952
Geekbench Single 928 2903
Geekbench Multi 2875 9602
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 40W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 192 g 221 g
Launch price $999 $500
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P30 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P30 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
48/100
736755 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +76.0%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei P30 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P30 Pro
$999
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $499. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (66/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei P30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei P30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.