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; estimated prices are $500 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-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 3,068,952); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 $1499
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Lighter: 200g vs 221g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 37/100). 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 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $500 | $1499 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
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 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $999. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $999.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (50/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 6/100).
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 7 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 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
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 (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.