Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G05
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-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 358,608); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto G05
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G05, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto G05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G05 by 757.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G05 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.