Motorola Edge 70 Max: specs and verdict
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Motorola

Edge 70 Max

8.2 NeoScore #182 of 1029

Launched July 2026

EAN 0840493622552UPC 840493622552

Overview

NeoScore

8.2

#182 of 1029

Design & display
8.7
Performance & hardware
9.0
Camera
7.2
Connectivity
8.3
Battery & charging
8.1

Efficiency

RepairabilityB
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Repeated-drop resistanceA
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Strengths

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
  • 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and 7,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 7,100 mAh battery with 90 W charging, 25 W wireless charging and reverse charging.

Weak points

  • The 221 g weight may feel heavy for some users.
  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • The main camera has no optical zoom.
Display
6.82 inLTPO AMOLED1,440 × 3,168 px144 Hz
Design
221 g77 mm164 mm8.3 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
3,057,494Better than 80% of phones
Battery
7,100 mAh90 W74 h
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Processor Process Size
3 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 829
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
3,057,494
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,600
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
10,800
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 3.8 GHz and 6 cores at 3.32 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
5,324

Battery

Battery Capacity
7,100 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
90 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance
74 h
Wireless charging power
25 W

Design

Body Colors
Black, Green, Blue
Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
77 mm
Body Height
164 mm
Weight
221 g
Usable Surface
90 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
7,000 nits
Display Technology
LTPO AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.82 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,440 px
Display Vertical Resolution
3,168 px
Display Pixel Density
510 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
360 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, LTPO, Always-On Display, One Billion Colors
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
3 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
779 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.22 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
8.67
Performance & hardware
9
Camera
7.21
Connectivity
8.25
Battery & charging
8.08
NeoScore rank
#182 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Edge 70 Max technical sheet

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is built around a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1,440 × 3,168 px resolution, 510 ppi, a 144 Hz refresh rate and 360 Hz touch sampling. Its documented peak brightness is 7,000 nits, while Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, DCI-P3, an Always-On Display and support for one billion colors add to the specification. The 164 × 77 × 8.3 mm body weighs 221 g, so size and weight are relevant to the buying decision.

Its hardware uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Qualcomm Adreno 829 graphics, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. Recorded benchmark figures are 3,057,494 in AnTuTu v11, 3,600 in Geekbench 6 single-core, 10,800 in multi-core and 5,324 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Storage cannot be expanded.

The 7,100 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 90 W wired fast charging, 25 W wireless charging and reverse charging; the documented endurance figure is 74 hours. The 50 Mpx main camera includes optical image stabilisation and records up to 4K at 60 fps, alongside an 8 Mpx ultrawide and 32 Mpx front camera. Android 16, 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and NFC make it suitable for users who prioritise a high-spec display, documented hardware performance, connectivity and battery capacity, provided the 3-year OS update support meets their needs.

Highlights

  • 1Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
  • 26.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and 7,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 37,100 mAh battery with 90 W charging, 25 W wireless charging and reverse charging.
  • 4IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H resistance features, including water and dust resistance.

Things to consider

  • 1The 221 g weight may feel heavy for some users.
  • 2Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 3The main camera has no optical zoom.
  • 4OS update support is listed for 3 years.

Edge 70 Max

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony LYT-710
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony LYT-710
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR10+, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Front camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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