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 — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- 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 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
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 149.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
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 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
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 65/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.