Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M6

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; estimated prices are $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 408,000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Poco M6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
Poco M6
Performance 39
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 732
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1954
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $500

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M6, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco M6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
AnTuTu 3068952 408000
Geekbench Single 2903 732
Geekbench Multi 9602 1954
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1600x720
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 / MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 221 g 195 g
Price $500 $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco M6 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
39/100 -652.2%
408000 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M6 by 652.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco M6
$120

Price difference: $380. Poco M6 is cheaper by $380.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 39/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (99/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco M6 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco M6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.