Google Pixel 11a vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,933,536).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 11a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11a

Performance 83
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 54
Portability —
Value for money —

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

What makes Google Pixel 11a better?


  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1933536
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2755
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 7563
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (80/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 11a: The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11a Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Google Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1933536 3073131
Geekbench Single 2755 2833
Geekbench Multi 7563 9119
Display 6.3" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2424 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 10W 25W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera — 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3350 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight — 221 g
Launch price — $500

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11a

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: —
36
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11a

  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2424
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11a

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 10W
54
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11a Google Tensor G6
65/100
1933536 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +37.1%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 11a by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 11a

Price unknown

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (80/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 11a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.