Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus 16
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 75/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
OnePlus 16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 20 points higher (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (95/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (95/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max by 20 points (95/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.