Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G8
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto G8
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 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G8, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). 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 15/100). 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 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto G8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 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 | 161.3×75.8×9.0 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
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G8 by 832.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (40/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G8 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G8?
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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.