Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia X20
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $500 and $415. 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 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 435,710).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia X20
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $500
- Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia X20, 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 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nokia X20 — 4/100; 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 X20 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia X20 by 605.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $85. Nokia X20 was $85 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (91/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia X20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia X20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia X20?
The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia X20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia X20?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.