Motorola Edge 70 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $399 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,426,596); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 218g).
Motorola Edge 70
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 159g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $469
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1426596
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 — 72/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1426596 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $469 |
Motorola Edge 70
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Motorola Edge 70 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.