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).

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
40
camera

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
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
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 -18.0%
2604459 AnTuTu

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

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.