Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco C65
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $500 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco C65
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $500
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco C65, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco C65 by 781.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Poco C65 was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C65?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco C65?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C65?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C65?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco C65?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.