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 — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,844,595).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
OnePlus 12R
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- 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 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, OnePlus 12R — 48/100; 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 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | 90W | 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
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus 12R by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (80/100 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 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12R — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus 12R?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.