Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo Y500
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $500 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Vivo Y500
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 210g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $500
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo Y500, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $345 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $155. Vivo Y500 was $155 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.