Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco F6

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-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 1,704,455); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Poco F6

Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 66

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1704455
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5017
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Poco F6 better?

  • Lighter: 179g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $500

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco F6, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco F6 — 66/100; 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 F6 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco F6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3073131 1704455
Geekbench Single 2833 1930
Geekbench Multi 9119 5017
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 2400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 179 g
Launch price $500 $290

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Poco F6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Poco F6

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Poco F6

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100 -80.3%
1704455 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco F6 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Poco F6

$290

Launch price difference: $210. Poco F6 was $210 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (91/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (80/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco F6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.