Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; launch prices were $500 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 42/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 9W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 221g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S10 — 0/100; 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 S10 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (66/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2322 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3040x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 9W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $899 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 9W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 311.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (40/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (66/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.