Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100). 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 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 132.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100).
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 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.