Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M5s
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; launch prices were $500 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (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 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 535,127); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco M5s
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $500
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M5s, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco M5s — 50/100; 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 M5s (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $210 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M5s by 474.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Poco M5s was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M5s — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.