Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,073,131); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- 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 at launch: $500 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Lighter: 200g vs 221g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.