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 — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,119,714); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 271g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
- 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 63/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 63/100). 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 (66/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 63/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| 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 | 25W | 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 |
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
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
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
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 174.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 63/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 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).
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 24 points (72/100 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 72/100, 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 63/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.