Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 221g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1264x2780
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 221 g 186 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
73/100
3068952 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.