ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $500. 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,899,814); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 221g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (91/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (91/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 Ultimate and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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.