Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme 5
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 28/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Realme 5 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Realme 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 221g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme 5, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5 (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Realme 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme 5 by 831.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5 (40/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme 5 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use.