HMD Skyline vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 221g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads HMD Skyline by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.