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 75/100 (a 4-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 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2780751
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 221g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). 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 (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | 90W | 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 4 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 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.