Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 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 Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 9.2% 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, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 5 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 Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.