Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola
PKR 205,999
81/100 overall
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Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 31 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 205,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 131,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,240 mAh larger battery.
- Motorola Edge 70 Max charges 23W faster.
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Max if…
you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 205,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77 × 8.29 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 221 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3168 pixels Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | Extreme AMOLED, 144Hz HDR10+, 10-bit, 7000 nits peak brightness | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm), | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2× Prime cores up to 3.8GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 3.3GHz). | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing. | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16. | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 119°) + 2-in-1 Light Sensor, LED Flash. | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 32MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm pixel size. Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | Rear: 4K HDR10+ at 60/30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, Slow Motion 1080p at 240/120fps; Front: 4K at 30fps. | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 7100 mAh, Silicon-Carbon, Non-Removable. | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 90W Wired TurboPower + 25W Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging. Better | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM. | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz). | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0. | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Magnetometer / E-Compass Sensor Hub SAR Sensor Face Unlock | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0. | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Motorola Edge 70 Max is listed at PKR 205,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 131,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Edge 70 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Max carries a 7100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Edge 70 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm), while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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