Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $500 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 47/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $500 vs $964
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (75/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $500 | $964 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $464. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $464.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (68/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (75/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.