Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G8 Power

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 32/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power by 40 points (72/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 21
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 221g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 40 points higher (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 21/100). 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 G8 Power (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Moto G8 Power: The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Motorola Moto G8 Power
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3068952 329457
Geekbench Single 2903 321
Geekbench Multi 9602 1128
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2300
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 15W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 10.0
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm
Weight 221 g 197 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
21
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G8 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
32/100 -831.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G8 Power by 831.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (91/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (40/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power by 40 points (72/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

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 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.