Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $500 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,186,261); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2186261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $500
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 70/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). 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 70 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2186261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $460 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Edge 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Motorola Edge 70 Pro was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
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 70 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for active users.