Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M8 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $500 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 946,831); the Poco M8 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco M8 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 206g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $500
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M8 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco M8 Pro — 56/100; 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 M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). 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 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco M8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 946831 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M8 Pro by 224.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Poco M8 Pro was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
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 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M8 Pro — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco M8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.