Motorola Edge 70 Max vs TCL K70
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $500 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
TCL K70
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $500
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the TCL K70, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 TCL K70 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads TCL K70 by 433.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. TCL K70 was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the TCL K70?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the TCL K70?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the TCL K70?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the TCL K70?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the TCL K70?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.