Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $500 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $500
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1443.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
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 A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.