Google Pixel 6a vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,015,493); the Google Pixel 6a is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 6a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6a
Performance 62
Display 86
Camera 59
Battery 31
Portability 63
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 221g

  • Better camera (59/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1015493
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1477
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3595
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a 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 6a Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1015493 3073131
Geekbench Single 1477 2903
Geekbench Multi 3595 9602
Display 6.1" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 122
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 221 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
86
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6a
  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
59/100
1015493 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +67.0%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 6a by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 6a
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 86/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (66/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 6a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 6a leads on camera score (59/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.