Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R wins 4 of 5. Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want better photos. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraMotorola Edge 70 Max. Takes the better photos: camera score 6 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryOnePlus 15R. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 9. It has a 7400 mAh battery.
- SpeedOnePlus 15R. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, speed score 9 out of 10, against 8.
- UpdatesOnePlus 15R. Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch).
- PriceOnePlus 15R. Costs 8% less.
Overall, OnePlus 15R wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickMotorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus 15R | Suggested by TuvvoPoco X8 Pro MaxWins 6 of 10 key areas against Motorola Edge 70 Max₹11,000 cheaper for 12GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, faster charging, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹48,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹7,000 (15%) ₹47,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹6,000 (14%) ₹42,999 at launch, ₹48,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹59,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹61,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹48,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹52,999 | |
| Stands out for | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | Nothing that leads its price range | Fastest in its price range: speed 9/10 | |
| Launched | 15 July 2026 | 17 December 2025 | 17 March 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Mar 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | Best rating of these phones8.5/10 | |
| Battery | Solid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesOutstanding battery life (21 hours 36 minutes in GSMArena's test) and fast 80W charging. 7400 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging. 9000 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | Very good main camera with superb video stabilisation, but a basic wide-angle and no zoom lens. | Capable main camera with good 2x shots, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 gives near-flagship speed and stays fairly cool in games. | Best speed of these phonesDimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games. | |
| Screen size | 6.82 inch | 6.83 inch | 6.83 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 144Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones165Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,600 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,500 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 90W wired, 25W wireless | 80W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | No | |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | IP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | IP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | 221 g | Best weight of these phones213 g | 220 g | |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | Best thickness of these phones8.1 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | Black, White, Blue | |
| Catch | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹54,999 (12GB + 256GB) since launch. | Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice | GSMArena Smartprix 8.3/10 Android Authority | GSMArena TechRadar |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Motorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1272 x 2800) AMOLED, 165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 829 | Adreno 829 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 25W magnetic Qi2.2 wireless, 5W reverse wired | 80W wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP Sony LYT-710 main (1/1.56", f/1.8, 24mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 13mm, 119 degrees) + auxiliary lens; 32 MP selfie | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 112 degrees); 32MP front with autofocus |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.3mm thick, 221g | 8.1mm to 8.3mm (varies by colour) thick, 213g to 219g (varies by colour) |
| Software | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 3 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.7 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | PWM dimming (rate not officially stated); touch sampling not officially stated | PWM dimming (frequency not officially stated) |
| Cooling | Large vapour cooling chamber (size not officially stated) | Passive cooling, no vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena measured 70% CPU and 66% GPU stability under stress |
| Colours | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet |
Where to buy
- Motorola Edge 70 Max₹52,490
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- OnePlus 15R₹54,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Max or OnePlus 15R?
- OnePlus 15R wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want better photos. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- OnePlus 15R lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- OnePlus 15R is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹59,999, OnePlus 15R (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max, now on Hello UI (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch). OnePlus 15R, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch).
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