Huawei P50 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 63
Display 72
Camera 41
Battery 34
Portability 71
Value for money 20
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 181g vs 221g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $700

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 20/100, 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 P50 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3068952
Geekbench Single 1488 2903
Geekbench Multi 3373 9602
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 66W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 181 g 221 g
Launch price $700 $500
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +63.5%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Huawei P50 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50
$700
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (91/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (66/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.