Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco F8

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $500 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,760,000); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2760000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9300
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $500

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco F8, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3068952 2760000
Geekbench Single 2903 3050
Geekbench Multi 9602 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 1440x3168 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 8000 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 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 205 g
Price $500 $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100 -11.2%
2760000 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco F8 by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco F8
$499

Price difference: $1. Poco F8 is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (43/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco F8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.