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; launch prices were $500 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-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 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $500
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 A17 (91/100 vs 43/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 454.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $353. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $353 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 43/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
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 — 45/100.
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 43/100).
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.