Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $180 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,194,673); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 7a
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $500
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 76/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1194673
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $180 | $500 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 7a by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $320. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $320.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (99/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (80/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.