HONOR X 5c Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: Against HONOR X 5c Plus, Edge 70 Pro has the larger battery, 6,500mAh against 5,260mAh. Current deal totals put HONOR X 5c Plus from about £77, around £636.16 below Edge 70 Pro. HONOR X 5c Plus counters mainly on cost. Pay more for Edge 70 Pro only if its hardware advantages matter to you; otherwise HONOR X 5c Plus is the more cost-conscious choice.

Over a full contract, the X 5c Plus works out around £255 all-in, about £458 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Screen
6.74" 6.8"
Display
TFT LCD AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
260 449
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
5,260 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
167 x 77 x 7.9 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
186 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£8.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£77.00 £747.00

Prices updated 16 July 2026

HONOR X 5c Plus HONOR X 5c Plus Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Screen 6.74" 6.8"
Display TFT LCD AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1600 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 260 449
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 5,260 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 186 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £77.00 £747.00
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR X 5c Plus
HONOR X 5c Plus

24 Months

64GB

Midnight Black

10GB

Data

£8.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Use code: CASH2 (£2)

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Zinfandel

100GB

Data

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR X 5c Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR X 5c Plus is cheaper on contract at £255.16 over the life of the deal from £8.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 260, and the HONOR X 5c Plus uses a TFT LCD panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The HONOR X 5c Plus features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £77.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR X 5c Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR X 5c Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro use?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm), while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR X 5c Plus is lighter but the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 186 grams, though the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR X 5c Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro run?

The HONOR X 5c Plus runs Android 15 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.