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; estimated prices are $500 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-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 (3,068,952 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $500

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 895533
Geekbench Single 2903 1015
Geekbench Multi 9602 2920
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 0W
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
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
Price $500 $449
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -242.7%
895533 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 242.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $51. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $51.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (68/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (73/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

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 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).

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 63/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

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 (37/100 vs 30/100).

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

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 10 VII?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.