Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-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 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy M16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 221g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 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 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 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 M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 484.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (66/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
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 M16?
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 M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use.