ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $979 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,342,433).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 221g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $979

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 3068952
Geekbench Single 2205 2903
Geekbench Multi 7192 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 221 g
Price $979 $500
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +23.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 23.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $479. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $479.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.