Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,629,444); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2629444
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2903
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power 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.