Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $500
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 56/100). 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 10 VII — 34/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 243.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.