Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia 4.2
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $500 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 18/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia 4.2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $500
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia 4.2, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 54 points higher (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $169 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 4.2 by 1489.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $331. Nokia 4.2 was $331 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.