Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Oppo A38
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Oppo A38
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Oppo A38, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 720 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Oppo A38 by 781.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Oppo A38 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.