Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus 12R

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,844,595).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
OnePlus 12R
Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 62
Portability 46
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1844595
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $500

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus 12R, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, OnePlus 12R — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus 12R: The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max OnePlus 12R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 1844595
Geekbench Single 2903 2004
Geekbench Multi 9602 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2780x1264
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm
Weight 221 g 207 g
Launch price $500 $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
OnePlus 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
OnePlus 12R
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
OnePlus 12R
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
OnePlus 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100 -66.4%
1844595 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus 12R by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
OnePlus 12R
$499

Launch price difference: $1. OnePlus 12R was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (91/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.