Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $1999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 3065623
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1499. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
Both devices scored 75/100. They are identical on performance — 91/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.