Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $840
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 44.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 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 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.