Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 8a
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $500
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 23/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 7W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $499 | $500 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (73/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.