Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $500 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-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 (3,073,131 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $500
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 433.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
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 Spark 40 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.