Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme 9 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the Realme 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Realme 9 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme 9 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Realme 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme 9 Pro by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 9 Pro — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.