Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 57/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 918,508).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 221g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100; 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 Note 20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 918508 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1299 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 234.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.