Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $500 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 10W
- Lighter: 221g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 170.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.