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 — 72/100 vs 33/100 (a 39-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 (3,068,952 vs 346,495); 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).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (72/100 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 (66/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
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 785.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A05
Price unknownperformance
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
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 39 points (72/100 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 72/100, 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. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.