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; estimated prices are $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 (3,068,952 vs 524,785); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Realme C73
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 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)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $500
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 66/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 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 | |
| Price | $500 | $120 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme C73 by 484.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $380. Realme C73 is cheaper by $380.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use.