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; launch prices were $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 (3,073,131 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 at launch: $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)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 221g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 8 by 601.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.