Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G45

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G45 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-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 (3,068,952 vs 622,608); the Motorola Moto G45 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Motorola Moto G45
Performance 48
Display 56
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G45 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 221g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G45, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G45 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Moto G45: The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Motorola Moto G45
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 622608
Geekbench Single 2903 938
Geekbench Multi 9602 2183
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 183 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Motorola Moto G45
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Motorola Moto G45
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Motorola Moto G45
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G45, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G45 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
45/100 -392.9%
622608 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G45 by 392.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Motorola Moto G45
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (91/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G45 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G45?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G45?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Moto G45 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G45?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G45?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto G45?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use.