Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $500 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $500
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $500 | $150 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia G42 by 542.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia G42?
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 G42 is a better fit for everyday use.