Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $500 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A02 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $500
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 0/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 A02 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 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 / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
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 A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.