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 — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-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 (3,073,131 vs 617,626).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

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: 3073131 vs 617626
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 217g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $500

  • Overall rating 51/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; 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 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). 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, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco M7 Plus 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3073131 617626
Geekbench Single 2833 938
Geekbench Multi 9119 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 90W 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: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
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
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 -397.6%
617626 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 397.6% 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

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 24 points (75/100 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 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life.