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; estimated prices are $500 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,068,952).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Lighter: 215g vs 221g

  • Higher performance (98/100 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 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (98/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3942923
Geekbench Single 2903 3640
Geekbench Multi 9602 11033
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
Price $500 $1999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +22.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999

Price difference: $1499. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $1499.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (98/100 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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 48/100).

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 3 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 — 72/100.

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).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.