Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Poco X8s
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $500 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6330); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,464,882); the Poco X8s is noticeably lighter (187g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Poco X8s
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 187g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $500
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Poco X8s, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Poco X8s — 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 X8s (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $437 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Poco X8s by 109.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $63. Poco X8s was $63 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Poco X8s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8s?
The Poco X8s leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users.