Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco X8 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $500 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,982,033); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco X8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $500
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $500 | $350 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X8 Pro by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.