Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo Y500s

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 560,863).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Vivo Y500s
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 46
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2249
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $500

  • Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo Y500s, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Vivo Y500s — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500s: The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Vivo Y500s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 560863
Geekbench Single 2903 923
Geekbench Multi 9602 2249
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1570
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 221 g 219 g
Launch price $500 $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo Y500s
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y500s
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Vivo Y500s
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100 -447.2%
560863 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo Y500s by 447.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Vivo Y500s
$230

Launch price difference: $270. Vivo Y500s was $270 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (99/100 vs 55/100).

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 (66/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y500s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y500s?

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 Y500s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo Y500s?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.