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; launch prices were $500 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,073,131); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco F8
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $500
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco F8, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9287 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Poco F8 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
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 1 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 75/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco F8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.