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 $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 3,073,131); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2833
- Lighter: 162g vs 221g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (89/100 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 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $299 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (89/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
Both devices scored 75/100. They are identical on performance — 91/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 31/100).
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 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 40/100).
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.