Motorola Moto X70 Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $379 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-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 (2,604,459 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X70 Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $469
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X70 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 64/100; 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 X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto X70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air 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 Moto X70 Air (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X70 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $379 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X70 Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (88/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto X70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air 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 Moto X70 Air (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Moto X70 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X70 Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air 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.