Motorola Edge 70 Max vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹53,999 against ₹54,999 for the Edge 70 Max.
- The Edge 70 Max charges faster: 90W against 80W.
- The Edge 70 Max has the better screen on paper: brighter (7,000 nits against 6,500) and sharper (Quad HD+ against Full HD+).
- Only the realme 16 Pro+ 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto.
- The realme 16 Pro+ 5G is the lighter phone: 203 g against 221 g.
- Only the Edge 70 Max has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Edge 70 Max for faster charging, the better screen and NFC. Get the realme 16 Pro+ 5G for the lower price, the zoom camera and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹54,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹53,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹55,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹58,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Edge 70 Max vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G, answered
In India, the Motorola Edge 70 Max starts at ₹54,999 and the realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹53,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Edge 70 Max or the realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
The realme 16 Pro+ 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹53,999 for the realme 16 Pro+ 5G, ₹54,999 for the Edge 70 Max. The Edge 70 Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹59,999. The realme 16 Pro+ 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹58,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Edge 70 Max or the realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
Neither by much: 7,100 mAh on the Edge 70 Max, 7,000 mAh on the realme 16 Pro+ 5G. For charging, the Edge 70 Max is quicker: 90W to 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Edge 70 Max's: it is brighter (7,000 to 6,500 nits). The Edge 70 Max has a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED at 144Hz, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G a 6.8-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the realme 16 Pro+ 5G has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Edge 70 Max and 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro+ 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Edge 70 Max runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The realme 16 Pro+ 5G, at 203 g to 221 g.
