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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,827,538); 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?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2827538
- 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
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- 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
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). 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 — 62/100; 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, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). 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 | 2827538 | |
| 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.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 8.7% 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, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 1 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 — 74/100.
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.