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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-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 (3,073,131 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 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
  • 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

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 221g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3073131 2096581
Geekbench Single 2833 2203
Geekbench Multi 9119 6511
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
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
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
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 -46.6%
2096581 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 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 11 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 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.