Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $500 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 25/100 (a 47-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 199,111); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $500
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 47 points higher (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 19/100). 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 (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; 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 A03s (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 828 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| 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 | $130 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 1441.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $370. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
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 A03s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.