Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Tecno Phantom X2

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,484,077); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1484077
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 221g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Tecno Phantom X2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 3068952 1484077
Geekbench Single 2903 1693
Geekbench Multi 9602 4384
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 221 g 203 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100 -106.8%
1484077 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 106.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (80/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.