Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $500 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 28/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $840
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 221g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $840 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 601.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $340. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $340 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a better fit for everyday use.