Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $500 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $820
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 211g vs 221g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Vivo X500 — 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 is a bit better (96/100 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.