Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2833
- Lighter: 162g vs 186g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 8.1% 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.