Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $500 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 193,115); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A01
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A01 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $500
- Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 1491.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Samsung Galaxy A01 was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.