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).
Google Pixel 6a
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Lighter: 178g vs 221g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Google Pixel 6a
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 6a
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 6a
- 4410 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Google Pixel 6a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 6a by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 6a
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.