Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $500 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,073,131); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $970
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
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 Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.