Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7100); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.