Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme U1
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 303,398); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Realme U1
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 221g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme U1, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme U1 (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Realme U1 by 912.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (91/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme U1 (40/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme U1 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.