Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,068,952).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9602
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 221g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $500 | $1299 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $799. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $799.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 9 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 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.