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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • 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)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power 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 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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • 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 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 -16.7%
2629444 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.