Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco M8s

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $189. 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 617,626).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s 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 M8s

Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 66

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 performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)

What makes Poco M8s better?

  • Lighter: 217g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $500

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco M8s, 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 "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 58/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 M8s (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). 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 M8s (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

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 M8s
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" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2392
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm
Weight 221 g 217 g
Launch price $500 $189

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Poco M8s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Poco M8s

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Poco M8s

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 -397.6%
617626 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M8s by 397.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Poco M8s

$189

Launch price difference: $311. Poco M8s was $311 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).

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 M8s (80/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M8s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco M8s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco M8s?

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 M8s?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco M8s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.