Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $500 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-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 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $500
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). 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 A26 — 50/100; 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 A26 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 307.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.