Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme V21

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-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 V21 doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Realme V21, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). 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 V21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Realme V21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" TFT
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 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Realme V21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (73/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (50/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Realme V21?

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 V21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.