Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,826,731); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra leads on camera score (77/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.