Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 221g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 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.