Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $500 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 51/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 746,808); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 221g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 26/100). 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 S21 FE — 14/100; 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 S21 FE (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $699 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 311.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
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 S21 FE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.