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+; launch prices were $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-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 (3,073,131 vs 513,809); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Poco M6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco M6
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $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 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). 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 (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; 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 M6 (91/100 vs 42/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | 90W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M6 by 498.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Poco M6 was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 42/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (80/100 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 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M6?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
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 42/100).
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, those who care about battery life.