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. 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 (3,073,131 vs 1,126,520); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 7a

Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
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 7a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 221g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1126520
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1461
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3867
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

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 37/100). 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 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a 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, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 7a Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1126520 3073131
Geekbench Single 1461 2833
Geekbench Multi 3867 9119
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 7W 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
Launch price — $500

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 7a

  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1126520 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +63.3%
3073131 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 7a by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 7a

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 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 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

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