Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Moto X70 Air
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $500 and $379. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Moto X70 Air
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $500
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Moto X70 Air, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Moto X70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $379 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 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 X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Moto X70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 131.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X70 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto X70 Air — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Moto X70 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto X70 Air is a better fit for active users.