Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo S17

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
Vivo S17
Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 221g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo S17, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Vivo S17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3068952 820210
Geekbench Single 2903 1059
Geekbench Multi 9602 3012
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 221 g 186 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Vivo S17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -274.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo S17 by 274.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Vivo S17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (66/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.