Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Oppo A9

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 28/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 303,398); the Oppo A9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Oppo A9
Performance 20
Display 57
Camera 14
Battery 32
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Oppo A9 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 221g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Oppo A9, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Oppo A9: The Oppo A9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Oppo A9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3068952 303398
Geekbench Single 2903 341
Geekbench Multi 9602 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4020 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 190 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Oppo A9
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Oppo A9
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Oppo A9
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Oppo A9 MediaTek Helio P70
28/100 -911.5%
303398 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Oppo A9 by 911.5% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (91/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (40/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (66/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Oppo A9 — 28/100.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 14/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 20/100).

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

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