Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $500 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2604459
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 218g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $500
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Poco X8 Pro Max was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.