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 — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-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 (3,068,952 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 69
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 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 (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). 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 (66/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). 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 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco M3 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 3068952 515647
Geekbench Single 2903 688
Geekbench Multi 9602 1794
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 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
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 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
40
camera
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100 -495.2%
515647 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 495.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200

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 41/100).

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 (66/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 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 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).

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 72/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 43/100.

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 41/100).

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. The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.