Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia 5.3

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $500 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 23/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 49 points (72/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Higher value score: 70/100 vs 10/100
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $500

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia 5.3, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 49 points higher (72/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (70/100 vs 10/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nokia 5.3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3068952 329457
Geekbench Single 2903 321
Geekbench Multi 9602 1128
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1600x720
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W 10W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 185 g
Launch price $500 $199
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100 -831.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 831.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nokia 5.3
$199

Launch price difference: $301. Nokia 5.3 was $301 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (40/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (66/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (70/100 vs 10/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 49 points (72/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.