Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Vivo Y78

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 644,203); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Vivo Y78

Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 48
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 644203
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo Y78 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 177g vs 221g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Vivo Y78, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Vivo Y78
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3073131 644203
Geekbench Single 2833 912
Geekbench Multi 9119 2244
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 221 g 177 g
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Vivo Y78

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Vivo Y78

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Vivo Y78

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
51/100 -377.0%
644203 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Vivo Y78 by 377.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Vivo Y78

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y78?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Vivo Y78?

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?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.