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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
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). 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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -600.6%
438016 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia 8 by 600.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nokia 8
$699

Price difference: $199. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $199.

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.