Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,926,532); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2926532
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 221g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $2899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 5.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2399. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $2399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (99/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 6 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 TriFold?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.