HMD Aura 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 153,667); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads HMD Aura 2 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 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.