Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Blade V50

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) is priced at $500, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 32/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 31 points (63/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $500

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 31 points higher (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 178 g
Price $500 $351
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $149. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (73/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 31 points (63/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.