Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A27
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-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 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A27
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- 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 A27 better?
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A27, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 A27 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (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 A27 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3000 | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 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 A27
- 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 A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 265.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (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 A27 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27?
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 A27?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.