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).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia 5
- 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)
- Lighter: 152g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $500
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 5 by 1603.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $331. Nokia 5 was $331 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.