Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want better photos and the longest software support. Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryMotorola Edge 70 Max. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7100 mAh battery.
- SpeedMotorola Edge 70 Max. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, speed score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceMotorola Edge 70 Max. Costs 13% less.
Overall, Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy S25 FE | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Suggested by TuvvoiQOO 15RWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹6,000 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 8GB + 128GB | Best price of these phones₹52,490 8GB + 256GB | ₹53,999 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹59,999 at launch, ₹59,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹9,000 (20%) ₹44,999 at launch, ₹53,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 128GB: ₹59,999 8GB + 256GB: price not known 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹53,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹66,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | Biggest battery in its price range: 7600 mAh Fastest charging in its price range: 100W | |
| Launched | 4 September 2025 | 15 July 2026 | 24 February 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8 (Android 16) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | Best rating of these phones8.2/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a full day; 45W charging and wireless charging included. 4900 mAh | Solid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming. 7600 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; not as good as the S25 in low light. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens. | |
| Speed | Exynos 2400 is fast for daily use and most games, but runs warm under load. | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.82 inch | 6.59 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 90W wired, 25W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones190 g | 221 g | 202 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.4 mm | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver | |
| Catch | Exynos chip gets warm in long gaming sessions. Wait for a sale: it dropped to ₹46,999 in October 2026. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Tom's Guide | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice | Smartprix 8.1/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Motorola Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 829 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1; LPDDR5X) | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired, 25W magnetic Qi2.2 wireless, 5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 12MP front | 50 MP Sony LYT-710 main (1/1.56", f/1.8, 24mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 13mm, 119 degrees) + auxiliary lens; 32 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 7.4mm thick, 190g | 8.3mm thick, 221g |
| Software | One UI 8 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 3 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 5G (integrated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | PWM dimming (rate not officially stated); touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Large vapour cooling chamber (size not officially stated) |
| Colours | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹59,999
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Opens 8GB + 128GB.
- Motorola Edge 70 Max₹52,490
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Motorola Edge 70 Max?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want better photos and the longest software support. Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,999, Motorola Edge 70 Max (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹52,490.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch). Motorola Edge 70 Max, now on Hello UI (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch).
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