Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $500 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 221g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100). 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 Pro-I (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 170.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100).
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 Pro-I (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.