Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Tecno Pop 9

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 42/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 524,785); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
Tecno Pop 9
Performance 43
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 221g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Pop 9: The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Tecno Pop 9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3068952 524785
Geekbench Single 2903 771
Geekbench Multi 9602 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 189 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Tecno Pop 9
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Tecno Pop 9
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Tecno Pop 9
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Tecno Pop 9 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
42/100 -484.8%
524785 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Tecno Pop 9 by 484.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Tecno Pop 9
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (91/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Pop 9?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Tecno Pop 9?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Pop 9?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Pop 9?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Tecno Pop 9?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use.