Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $500 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 978,910); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sony Xperia Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $2499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (43/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 21W | |
| 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 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $2499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sony Xperia Pro by 213.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1999. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (43/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.