Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo Y78 (China)

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 639,509); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y78 (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Vivo Y78 (China)
Performance 48
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 639509
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 221g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo Y78 (China), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y78 (China): The Vivo Y78 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Vivo Y78 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3068952 639509
Geekbench Single 2903 912
Geekbench Multi 9602 2244
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 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 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 190 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/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 Y78 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo Y78 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7020
47/100 -379.9%
639509 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo Y78 (China) by 379.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Vivo Y78 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (91/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100).

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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (66/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y78 (China) — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y78 (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 Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y78 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.