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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Sony Xperia Pro-I

Performance 64
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 8

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.

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.

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
40
camera

Sony Xperia Pro-I

  • Main: 12MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Sony Xperia Pro-I

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Sony Xperia Pro-I

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -170.6%
1135878 AnTuTu

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Sony Xperia Pro-I

$1799

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.