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 (3,057,215 vs 528,398); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 478.6% 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 M17e (90/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (90/100 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.