Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 IV

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Performance 46
Display 90
Camera 13
Battery 66
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 221g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 IV, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 10 IV: The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Sony Xperia 10 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3073131 592015
Geekbench Single 2903 905
Geekbench Multi 9602 2003
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2520
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 161 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 10 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100 -419.1%
592015 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (91/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (40/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 10 IV — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a better fit for everyday use.