Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $500 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $500
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 44/100). 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 A17 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $500 | $147 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 409.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $353. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $353.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.