Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 305.4% in our overall performance rating.
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 A26 (90/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.