ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (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 $699 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 221g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, 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 Zenfone 10 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 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 Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 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.