Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $500 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 24/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 153,667); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 48 points (72/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money 32
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $500

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 48 points higher (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core: The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 3068952 153667
Geekbench Single 2903 205
Geekbench Multi 9602 846
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 196 g
Launch price $500 $100
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Unisoc SC9863A
24/100 -1897.1%
153667 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 1897.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
$100

Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (91/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 48 points (72/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?

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 A03 Core?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use.