Motorola Moto X70 Air vs Poco F9 Pro
The Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $379 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X70 Air
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $699
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X70 Air vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X70 Air | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $379 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X70 Air and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X70 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X70 Air over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.