Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $500 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,378,803); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 263g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 60
Battery 39
Portability 52
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1378803
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 221g vs 263g
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 better?

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — 28/100; 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 Fold4 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3073131 1378803
Geekbench Single 2903 1761
Geekbench Multi 9602 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1440x3168 2176x1812
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 25W 25W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 124
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IPX8
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 155.1×130.1×6.3 mm
Weight 221 g 263 g
Launch price $500 $1799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100 -122.9%
1378803 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by 122.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
$1799

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 Fold4 (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (99/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (66/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users.