Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 221g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 199.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.