Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia XR21 by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.