Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $138 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 528,398); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't; the Lava Blaze 3 5G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $500
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $362. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $362 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G 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.