Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco C81
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $500 and $125. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco C81
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $500
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco C81, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco C81 — 48/100; 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 C81 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $125 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $375. Poco C81 was $375 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco C81?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco C81?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.