{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-max-vs-realme-gt-8/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T05:05:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Realme GT 8",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Realme GT 8 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme GT 8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 204,999 against PKR 205,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Max",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-max",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/motorola-edge-70-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-11_26_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 205999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-31T06:41:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77 × 8.29 mm",
                    "Weight": "221 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Extreme AMOLED, 144Hz HDR10+, 10-bit, 7000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores up to 3.8GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 3.3GHz).",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 119°) + 2-in-1 Light Sensor, LED Flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm pixel size.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 4K HDR10+ at 60/30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, Slow Motion 1080p at 240/120fps; Front: 4K at 30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Silicon-Carbon, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired TurboPower + 25W Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz).",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Magnetometer / E-Compass Sensor Hub SAR Sensor Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Realme GT 8",
            "slug": "realme-gt-8",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-09_37_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 204999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-23T04:39:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 96.9,
                "overall": 88.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in Q3 or Q4 2026 (Not Officially Confirmed Yet)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 x 76.2 x 8.9 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 210g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.79 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3136 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, Realme UI 7.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Sensor, OIS 50MP Telephoto Lens, 3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "motorola-edge-70-max",
        "margin": 3.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 98,
                    "realme-gt-8": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 92.5,
                    "realme-gt-8": 95
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100,
                    "realme-gt-8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 62.5,
                    "realme-gt-8": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100,
                    "realme-gt-8": 96.9
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme GT 8 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max packs a 100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 8 charges 10W faster.",
        "Realme GT 8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme GT 8 ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Realme GT 8?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on value for money. Realme GT 8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Max and Realme GT 8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max is listed at PKR 205,999 and Realme GT 8 at PKR 204,999. That makes Realme GT 8 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Realme GT 8?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Max carries a 7100 mAh cell and Realme GT 8 a 7000 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}