Motorola Edge (2024) vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Motorola Edge (2024) (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 — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-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 (3,068,952 vs 794,638); the Motorola Edge (2024) is noticeably lighter (174g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge (2024) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge (2024)
Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 61
Portability 73
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 174g vs 221g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge (2024) vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (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 Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge (2024): The Motorola Edge (2024) is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge (2024) Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 794638 3068952
Geekbench Single 1015 2903
Geekbench Multi 2687 9602
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 68W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 174 g 221 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
  • 6.6" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge (2024)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
61
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge (2024) and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge (2024) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
58/100
794638 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +74.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge (2024) by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge (2024)
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (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 Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge (2024) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge (2024) over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge (2024) is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.