Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G23
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 348,562); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto G23
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 221g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G23, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (40/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto G23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 54 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G23 by 781.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G23
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (40/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G23 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto G23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.