{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:42:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Max vs  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 205,999 against PKR 239,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Max",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-max",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/motorola-edge-70-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-11_26_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 205999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-31T06:41:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77 × 8.29 mm",
                    "Weight": "221 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Extreme AMOLED, 144Hz HDR10+, 10-bit, 7000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores up to 3.8GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 3.3GHz).",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 119°) + 2-in-1 Light Sensor, LED Flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm pixel size.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 4K HDR10+ at 60/30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, Slow Motion 1080p at 240/120fps; Front: 4K at 30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Silicon-Carbon, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired TurboPower + 25W Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz).",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Magnetometer / E-Compass Sensor Hub SAR Sensor Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-09_58_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T05:04:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 46.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 71.5,
                "overall": 74.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "fast charging (details not disclosed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "motorola-edge-70-max",
        "margin": 16.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 92.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 46.7
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 71.5
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max costs PKR 34,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max packs a 3,100 mAh larger battery.",
        " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Max or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.8 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Max and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max is listed at PKR 205,999 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge at PKR 239,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Max cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Max or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Max carries a 7100 mAh cell and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge a 4000 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}