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; estimated prices are $500 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,629,444).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9553
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $500

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3068952 2629444
Geekbench Single 2903 3228
Geekbench Multi 9602 9553
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
Price $500 $469
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 -16.7%
2629444 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $31. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $31.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

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 1 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 63/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.