Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 199,111); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 828 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1435.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.