Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs POCO X8 Pro Max
₹37,999 against ₹45,999, November 2026. Both scored out of five against other phones at the same price.
The two phones
Which should you buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Pro if
- you care most about display, camera — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹37,999.
- Top-tier raw performance.
Buy the POCO X8 Pro Max if
- you care most about battery, value — it scores higher there.
- Huge battery reserve.
Score by score
| Category | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4.0 | 4.8 (higher) ✓ |
| Performance | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Display | 4.5 (higher) ✓ | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 (higher) ✓ | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.2 (higher) ✓ |
A gap under a tenth of a point is shown as a draw: the scores are judgements to one decimal place, and calling 3.4 against 3.5 a win claims a precision we do not have. How we rate.
Where they differ
Only the specifications that are not the same on both. Anything not listed here, they match on.
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM & storage | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Display | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) | 6.83 inches (17.35 cm) |
Or consider the POCO X8 Pro 5G
At around the same money we score it higher than both of these.


