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; estimated prices are $500 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 20/100 (a 43-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 (3,068,952 vs 435,710).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 43 points (63/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Nokia X20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 23
Design 25
Value for money 81
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 220g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $415 vs $500

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia X20, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 43 points higher (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X20 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nokia X20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 3068952 435710
Geekbench Single 2903 689
Geekbench Multi 9602 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
Price $500 $415
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
20/100 -604.4%
435710 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia X20 by 604.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nokia X20
$415

Price difference: $85. Nokia X20 is cheaper by $85.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (73/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X20 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (25/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

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 43 points (63/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nokia X20 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia X20?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia X20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.