Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco X6

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 794,638); the Poco X6 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco X6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Poco X6
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 55
Portability 70
Value for money 66
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1030
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2980
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X6 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $500

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X6, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Poco X6 — 66/100; 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 X6 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco X6: The Poco X6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco X6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 794638
Geekbench Single 2903 1030
Geekbench Multi 9602 2980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.2×74.3×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 181 g
Launch price $500 $249
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco X6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Poco X6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Poco X6
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco X6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
56/100 -286.2%
794638 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X6 by 286.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco X6
$249

Launch price difference: $251. Poco X6 was $251 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X6 (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco X6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco X6 — 56/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco X6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X6 is a better fit for everyday use.