Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M4 5G

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M4 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 515,647); the Poco M4 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Poco M4 5G

Performance 40
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 50
Value for money —

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 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Poco M4 5G better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 221g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M4 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco M4 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 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 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 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 221 g 200 g
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Poco M4 5G

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Poco M4 5G

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Poco M4 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M4 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Poco M4 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
35/100 -496.0%
515647 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M4 5G by 496.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Poco M4 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M4 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M4 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M4 5G — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M4 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M4 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 M4 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.