Meizu 21 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5050); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 208g vs 221g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Meizu 21 Pro by 23.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.