Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
Display 39
Camera 29
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 221g

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

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). 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 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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
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
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).

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 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?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.