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 — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-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 (3,073,131 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- 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 51 points higher (75/100 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). 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 A03 Core — 36/100; 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 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, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 846 | |
| 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 | 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
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 1899.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 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 51 points (75/100 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 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life.