Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G17
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; launch prices were $500 and $142. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-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 G17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto G17
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 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $500
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $142 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 757.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $358. Motorola Moto G17 was $358 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G17?
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 G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.