Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $500 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 496.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.