Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia 5

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; 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 (3,073,131 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Nokia 5
Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 6
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 827
  • 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 11/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nokia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 152g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $500

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia 5, 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 11/100). 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 5 — 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 5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nokia 5: The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nokia 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
AnTuTu 3073131 180440
Geekbench Single 2903 205
Geekbench Multi 9602 827
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1280x720
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
OS Android 16 Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 152 g
Launch price $500 $169
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nokia 5
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nokia 5
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Nokia 5
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Nokia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
18/100 -1603.1%
180440 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 5 by 1603.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nokia 5
$169

Launch price difference: $331. Nokia 5 was $331 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (99/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (66/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nokia 5 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 5?

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 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.