Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,684,869).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 221g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). 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 S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).
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 S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.