Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco F9 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,073,131); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $699
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 206g vs 221g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.