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 72/100 (a 4-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,804,526); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 93
Camera 77
Battery 69
Portability 54
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 50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 221g

  • Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1804526
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • 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 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). 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 50 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1804526 3068952
Geekbench Single 1930 2903
Geekbench Multi 4817 9602
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 25W
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
77
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
76/100
1804526 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +41.2%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).

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 50 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).

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 4 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 — 72/100.

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 75/100).

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.