Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 221g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 192 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Samsung Galaxy A04
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.