Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme C73
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; 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 C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Realme C73
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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $500
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme C73, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 C73 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme C73 (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme C73 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme C73 by 481.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Realme C73 was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme C73 (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme C73 (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme C73?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme C73?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme C73?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme C73?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme C73?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.