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 — 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 622,608).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s 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 M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
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 performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • 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 21 points higher (72/100 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). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; 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 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 is a bit better (66/100 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.
Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco M8s
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" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2392
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 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/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: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
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
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 -392.9%
622608 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco M8s by 392.9% 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 is a bit better (66/100 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 21 points (72/100 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 72/100, 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. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.