Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 348,562); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 781.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.