Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco C40

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 11/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C40 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 221g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco C40, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 52 points higher (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco C40 (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (45/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco C40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 JLQ
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 221 g 204 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco C40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco C40 (73/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (45/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.