Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto G86
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $500 and $224. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto G86
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $500
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto G86, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Motorola Moto G86 — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $224 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto G86 by 249.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Motorola Moto G86 was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (80/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto G86?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G86 — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto G86?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.