Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A14

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $500 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-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 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A14
Performance 47
Display 54
Camera 16
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money 40
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 40/100; 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 A14 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A14: The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Samsung Galaxy A14
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 3068952 607137
Geekbench Single 2903 952
Geekbench Multi 9602 1963
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 15W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 67
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, One UI 5
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 201 g
Launch price $500 $200
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
16
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A14 Samsung Exynos 1330
39/100 -405.5%
607137 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 405.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Samsung Galaxy A14
$200

Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A14 was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (91/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (40/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 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 A14?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.