Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $500 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-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 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $500
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 A37 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (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 A37 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 200.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (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 A37 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
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 A37?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.