Google Pixel 10a vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,400,792); the Google Pixel 10a is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Google Pixel 10a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10a
Performance 70
Display 69
Camera 68
Battery 46
Portability 57
Value for money 60
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Google Pixel 10a better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $500

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1400792
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4516
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 10a — 60/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Google Pixel 10a: The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10a Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1400792 3073131
Geekbench Single 1750 2903
Geekbench Multi 4516 9602
Display 6.3" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Wireless charging 10W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 134
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 221 g
Launch price $449 $500
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10a
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 10W
46
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10a Google Tensor G4
64/100
1400792 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +54.4%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 10a by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 10a
$449
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $51. Google Pixel 10a was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (99/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (66/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Google Pixel 10a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 10a leads on camera score (68/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.