Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 28/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 221g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Tecno Pop 5X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 150 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (66/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.