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).

The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Poco F9 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 91
Portability 31
Value for money —

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).

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 F9 Ultra: The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

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
40
camera

Poco F9 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 8050 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Poco F9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +26.2%
4165108 AnTuTu

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Poco F9 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed 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.