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 — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-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 798,429); 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 17 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 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?

  • 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: 3073131 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 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 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 61/100). 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (80/100 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 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge (2024) 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 6.6" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 68W 90W
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/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: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
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
798429 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +74.0%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge (2024) by 74.0% 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (80/100 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 17 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 — 75/100.

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 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.