Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×9.1 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 G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 832.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.