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 — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 3,057,215); 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 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 3057215
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)

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 (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3073131 3057215
Geekbench Single 2833 2833
Geekbench Multi 9119 9119
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
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
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
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100 -0.5%
3057215 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

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 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.

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 (81/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.