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.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $155. Vivo Y500 was $155 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.