Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme 12 Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; estimated prices are $500 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $215 vs $500

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Realme 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 736675
Geekbench Single 2903 935
Geekbench Multi 9602 2719
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2412
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 221 g 190 g
Price $500 $215
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100 -316.6%
736675 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme 12 Pro by 316.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Realme 12 Pro
$215

Price difference: $285. Realme 12 Pro is cheaper by $285.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme 12 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 Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.