Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 43/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 524,785); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 42 points higher (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 M17e (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 484.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.