Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme realme V23i
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 11/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme realme V23i, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 52 points higher (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $500 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme realme V23i?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme realme V23i?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme realme V23i?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme realme V23i?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme realme V23i?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.