Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola S50 Neo

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola S50 Neo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 51/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 622,608); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Motorola S50 Neo
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 221g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola S50 Neo, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (99/100 vs 79/100). 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 S50 Neo (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola S50 Neo: The Motorola S50 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Motorola S50 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 622608
Geekbench Single 2903 938
Geekbench Multi 9602 2183
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
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 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm
Weight 221 g 171 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Motorola S50 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Motorola S50 Neo
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Motorola S50 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola S50 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola S50 Neo Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 -392.9%
622608 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola S50 Neo by 392.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (91/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (99/100 vs 79/100).

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 S50 Neo (66/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola S50 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola S50 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola S50 Neo — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola S50 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola S50 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola S50 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.