Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $439 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 990,586); the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Fusion better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $439 vs $469
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 990586
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion — 48/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 990586 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $439 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Fusion by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (88/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.