Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $590 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 524,785).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $590
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $140 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 351.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.