Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $500 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 7100 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $500
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 249.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. Vivo Y500 (China) was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.