Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Edge 70 Max
Battery capacity (7,100 mAh)
WinsCharging
Edge 70 Max
Wired charging speed (90W)
WinsPerformance
Edge 70 Max
AnTuTu benchmark (3,057,494 pts)
WinsDisplay
Edge 70 Max
Screen size (6.82")
WinsWeight
Mate 90
Total weight (217g)
WinsValue
Mate 90
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 90 | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.75" | 6.82" | |
| 1,280 × 2,832 | 1,440 × 3,168 | |
| LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 144Hz | |
| — | 7,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 4x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, Face ID, accelerometer, altimeter, barometer, compass, fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| — | 3,057,494 | |
| — | 5,324 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,600 mAh | 7,100 mAh | |
| 66W | 90W | |
| 50W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 217g | 221g | |
| 8mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 7i) | |
| IP68 | not specified | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei Mate 90
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Highest resolution main camera.