Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 72/100 (a 7-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,800,202).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2800202
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 221g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 7 points higher (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. 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 S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1299 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
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 S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.