Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $500 and $999. 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 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 3,073,131); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 9119
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 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, 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 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $499 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 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (72/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 S26+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.