Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $500 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $500
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $500 | $260 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $240. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $240.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (73/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (77/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.