Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 1

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 8/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3330); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).
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
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 221g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 55 points higher (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3068952 891237
Geekbench Single 2903 968
Geekbench Multi 9602 2731
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 221 g 178 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -244.3%
891237 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 244.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (68/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (37/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (73/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 4/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.