ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 221g vs 238g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (91/100 vs 66/100).
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 ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.