Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco X3 NFC

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $500 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 526,647); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Poco X3 NFC
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 49
Portability 35
Value for money 50
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $500

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Poco X3 NFC — 50/100; 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 X3 NFC (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco X3 NFC: The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco X3 NFC
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 3068952 526647
Geekbench Single 2903 753
Geekbench Multi 9602 1808
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP53
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm
Weight 221 g 215 g
Launch price $500 $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco X3 NFC
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Poco X3 NFC
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Poco X3 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco X3 NFC Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
47/100 -482.7%
526647 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X3 NFC by 482.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco X3 NFC
$230

Launch price difference: $270. Poco X3 NFC was $270 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (66/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X3 NFC?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco X3 NFC leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco X3 NFC?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.