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).

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 36
Portability 52
Value for money 88
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • 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)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
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 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).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/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: 5W
36
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
1194673 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +61.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 7a by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $320. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $320.

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 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).

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, 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.