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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco M8s
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).
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
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M8s by 397.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.