Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $590 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,366,913).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $590

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2366913 2629444
Geekbench Single 1553 3228
Geekbench Multi 6403 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g
Price $590 $469
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +10.0%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $121. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $121.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.