Fairphone 6 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4415); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).
Fairphone 6
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 221g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $565
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 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 Fairphone 6 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (76/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $565 | $500 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Fairphone 6 by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $65. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $65.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 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 Fairphone 6 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (76/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Fairphone 6 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, budget-conscious buyers.