Motorola is onto something with the Moto Edge 70 Max – the phone combines a large, high‑quality display (6.83” LTPO OLED with 1440p+ resolution, 10‑bit colors and 144Hz refresh rate) with a chipset powerful enough to drive it (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5), a large battery to last long streaming or gaming sessions (7,100m Ah, 90W wired, 25W wireless charging – with magnets!) and a rugged build (IP69, MIL‑STD‑810H).

Last week’s poll reveals a flaw with the Max formula – and once you see the €800 / £700 / ₹55,000 price tag (for an 8/256GB phone), it’s easy to guess what it is. People were not happy with only 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of non‑expandable storage for what used to be flagship pricing just last year. The limited software support (only 3 OS updates) and Motorola’s reputation for slow updates were major issues too.

Some people still like the Motorola Edge 70 Max despite its flaws. Others could be convinced by good reviews. But among those interested in the Max, the largest group is the people who are waiting for a discount. Around 15% of voters say they are looking at other Motorola phones. The Signature, for example, trades battery capacity (5,200m Ah) for a thinner (7.0 mm vs. 8.3 mm) and lighter (186 g vs. 221 g) build, and has better cameras – a 50MP main, 50MP ultra‑wide and a 50MP 3x/71mm periscope.

A discount is inevitable. The Signature itself started pretty pricey, but now it can be found under €800 on Amazon and at €800 from Motorola with a free pair of Moto Buds Loop and a 125W Duo Charger. At equal prices, we’re leaning toward the Signature, but things might change when the Edge 70 Max price drops.