Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo S50
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo S50
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $500
- Better camera (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo S50, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo S50 by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Vivo S50 was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Vivo S50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.