Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,073,131); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 238g
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 26.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.