Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $500 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 524,785); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $500
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $140 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 484.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $360. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $360 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.