Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 51/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 622,608).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 217g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $500

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; 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 M7 Plus 5G (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco M7 Plus 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 622608
Geekbench Single 2903 938
Geekbench Multi 9602 2183
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 2460x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 217 g
Launch price $500 $168
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 -392.9%
622608 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 392.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168

Launch price difference: $332. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $332 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (91/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.