Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G71s

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G71s (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-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 592,015); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G71s doesn't; the Motorola Moto G71s is noticeably lighter (173g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Motorola Moto G71s
Performance 46
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G71s better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 221g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G71s, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71s significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Moto G71s: The Motorola Moto G71s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Motorola Moto G71s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3068952 592015
Geekbench Single 2903 905
Geekbench Multi 9602 2003
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 160.9×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 173 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Motorola Moto G71s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Motorola Moto G71s
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Motorola Moto G71s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G71s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G71s Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100 -418.4%
592015 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G71s by 418.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Motorola Moto G71s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (91/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (66/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71s significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G71s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G71s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Moto G71s — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G71s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G71s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto G71s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Moto G71s is a better fit for everyday use.