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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Motorola Edge 70 Max
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).
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: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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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.