Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto S50
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4310); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto S50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4310 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Lighter: 170g vs 221g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto S50, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 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 (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1272x2670 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4310 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto S50 by 249.7% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (75/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto S50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Moto S50 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Moto S50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto S50?
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 S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use.