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 — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-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 (3,073,131 vs 531,656); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco X3 NFC
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
- 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 28 points higher (75/100 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 (80/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco X3 NFC — 48/100; 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 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 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco X3 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 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
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X3 NFC by 478.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (80/100 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 28 points (75/100 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 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life.