Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,743,099); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1743099
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3700 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 221g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1743099 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (66/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a better fit for active users.