Google Pixel 7 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Google Pixel 7 (2022) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4355); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,192,791); the Google Pixel 7 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7
Performance 64
Display 69
Camera 73
Battery 41
Portability 53
Value for money 36
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Google Pixel 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 221g

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1192791
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3451
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4355 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $599

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7 leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Google Pixel 7 — 36/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7 (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

Google Pixel 7: The Google Pixel 7 is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1192791 3068952
Geekbench Single 1459 2903
Geekbench Multi 3451 9602
Display 6.3" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4355 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Wireless charging 20W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 155.6×73.2×8.7 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 221 g
Launch price $599 $500
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.85
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
73
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7
  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7
  • 4355 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 20W
41
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7 Google Tensor G2
62/100
1192791 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +61.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 7 by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 7
$599
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7 (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7 (99/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7 (66/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 7 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 7 leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 7 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.