Motorola Edge 40 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 4400); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 59
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 48
Portability 83
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 40 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 167g vs 221g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3665
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 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 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 59/100). 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 40 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 40 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 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 40 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 979624 3073131
Geekbench Single 1120 2903
Geekbench Multi 3665 9602
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 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 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 167 g 221 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • 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 40
  • 6.5" 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 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
48
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
58/100
979624 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +68.1%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge 40 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40
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 40 (91/100 vs 59/100).

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 40 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 40 (66/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.