Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Blade 20
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 303,398); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Blade 20 by 912.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (91/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (40/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.