Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; estimated prices are $500 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 221g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 33/100). 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 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 160 g | |
| Price | $500 | $699 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 8 by 600.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia 8?
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 8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.