Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme 15x

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $500 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 528,398); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Realme 15x

Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 52

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 60W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)

What makes Realme 15x better?

  • Lighter: 212g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $500

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme 15x, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Realme 15x — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15x is a bit better (49/100 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.
Realme 15x: The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Realme 15x
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3073131 528398
Geekbench Single 2833 771
Geekbench Multi 9119 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1570
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 60W
Wireless charging 25W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 212 g
Launch price $500 $250

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Realme 15x

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 50MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Realme 15x

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
65
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Realme 15x

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless charging: no data
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Realme 15x MediaTek Dimensity 6300
51/100 -481.6%
528398 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme 15x by 481.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Realme 15x

$250

Launch price difference: $250. Realme 15x was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (91/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (99/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 15x is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 15x?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme 15x?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 15x?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme 15x?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.