Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Google Pixel 10
Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 3 of 5. Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 10 if you want better photos and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10. Takes the better photos: camera score 8 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryMotorola Edge 70 Max. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7100 mAh battery.
- SpeedMotorola Edge 70 Max. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, speed score 8 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceMotorola Edge 70 Max. Costs 12% less.
Overall, Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 3 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 | Google Pixel 10 | 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 | ₹67,799 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 | Down ₹12,200 (15%) ₹79,999 at launch, ₹67,799 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: ₹67,799 | 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 | 20 August 2025 | 17 March 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Mar 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | Best rating of these phones8.5/10 | |
| Battery | Solid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | Lasts a full day; charging is slow at about 29W. 4970 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging. 9000 mAh | |
| Camera | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | Best camera of these phonesVery good photos with a 5x zoom lens; Google's processing is great for people shots. | 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. | Tensor G5 is smooth for daily use but behind Snapdragon phones in heavy games. | Best speed of these phonesDimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games. | |
| Screen size | 6.82 inch | 6.3 inch | 6.83 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,500 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 90W wired, 25W wireless | 29W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | Yes | No | |
| Water and dust | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | 221 g | Best weight of these phones204 g | 220 g | |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.6 mm | Best thickness of these phones8.2 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 | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass | Black, White, Blue | |
| Catch | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | Not the best for gaming, and charging is slow. The Pixel 11 is out now, so only buy the 10 at a discount. | Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | Owners often say it gets hot during long navigation, camera use or gaming, and can slow down or close apps to cool off. | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice | 91mobiles 8.2/10 GSMArena | 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 | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2424) Actua OLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) | Google Tensor G5 (TSMC 3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.78GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 + 2x Cortex-A520 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 829 | Imagination IMG DXT-48-1536 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4970 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 25W magnetic Qi2.2 wireless, 5W reverse wired | 29W wired PD (about 55% in 30 min), 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless (Pixelsnap), reverse wireless |
| 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 | 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 10.5MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68 |
| Size and weight | 8.3mm thick, 221g | 8.6mm thick, 204g |
| Software | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 3 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 3.2, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Exynos 5400 5G |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | PWM dimming (rate not officially stated); touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Large vapour cooling chamber (size not officially stated) | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass |
Where to buy
- Motorola Edge 70 Max₹52,490
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- Google Pixel 10₹67,799
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Opens 12GB + 256GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Google Pixel 10?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 10 if you want better photos and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 10 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹59,999, Google Pixel 10 (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹67,799.
- 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). Google Pixel 10, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch).
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