Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 44/100 (a 19-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 221g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 19 points higher (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 36/100). 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 5 IV (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $500 | $799 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 147.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.