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; launch prices were $500 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- 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 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $500
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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, 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $350 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Poco X8 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 12 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 — 63/100.
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. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.