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; estimated prices are $449 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-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 (3,068,952 vs 517,683); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Cheaper: $449 vs $500
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 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 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9602 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $449 | $500 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Fairphone 4 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 40/100).
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 Fairphone 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.