Fairphone 4 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 566,483); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $500
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (43/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Fairphone 4 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Fairphone 4 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (40/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (43/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.