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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 41
Design 60
Value for money 43
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 221g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
47/100 -46.4%
2096581 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964

Price difference: $464. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $464.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.