Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Oppo A9 (2020)

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 37/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Oppo A9 (2020) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 35 points (72/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Oppo A9 (2020)
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 34
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 221g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Oppo A9 (2020), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 35 points higher (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Oppo A9 (2020): The Oppo A9 (2020) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Oppo A9 (2020)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3073131 329457
Geekbench Single 2903 321
Geekbench Multi 9602 1128
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 195 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Oppo A9 (2020)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Oppo A9 (2020)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Oppo A9 (2020)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Oppo A9 (2020), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Oppo A9 (2020) Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
37/100 -832.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 832.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Oppo A9 (2020)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (91/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 35 points (72/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Oppo A9 (2020) — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Oppo A9 (2020) is a better fit for everyday use.