Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 20/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 65 points higher (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 65 points (85/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.