Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Tecno Spark 40
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-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 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $500
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 30/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 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 Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Tecno Spark 40 by 757.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Tecno Spark 40 was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
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 Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.