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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Oppo A38

Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

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).

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 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
40
camera

Oppo A38

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Oppo A38

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

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

Oppo A38

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Oppo A38 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100 -781.7%
348562 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Oppo A38 by 781.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Oppo A38

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.