Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco F5
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco F5
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $500
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco F5, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco F5 — 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 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco F5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1260756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco F5 by 143.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Poco F5 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (71/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F5 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco F5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users.