ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 3,068,952).

Both devices scored the same rating of 75/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
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 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2903
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 221g vs 227g

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 9 Pro 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 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 9 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3068952
Geekbench Single 3041 2903
Geekbench Multi 9494 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 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 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15, 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 227 g 221 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 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 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 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 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 -1.6%
3068952 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

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 9 Pro 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 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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.