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).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 1
- 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)
- Lighter: 178g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 23/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 244.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.