Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 52/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 20 points higher (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 63/100). 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 (66/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1299 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 174.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
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 Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.