Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus 8 Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus 8 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $500 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 964,589); the OnePlus 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
OnePlus 8 Pro
Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 52
Battery 46
Portability 54
Value for money 30
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 964589
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4510 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes OnePlus 8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 221g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus 8 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, OnePlus 8 Pro — 30/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus 8 Pro: The OnePlus 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max OnePlus 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3068952 964589
Geekbench Single 2903 1168
Geekbench Multi 9602 3431
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 3168x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4510 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 165.3×74.4×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 199 g
Launch price $500 $899
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
OnePlus 8 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
OnePlus 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
OnePlus 8 Pro
  • 4510 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 30W
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
OnePlus 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
59/100 -218.2%
964589 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus 8 Pro by 218.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
OnePlus 8 Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $399. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (66/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus 8 Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The OnePlus 8 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.