Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $500 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (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 (3,073,131 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $500
- Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (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 M17 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1826 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1100 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 | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 405.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (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 M17 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.