Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $500 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $599

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 221g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 1436722
Geekbench Single 2903 1500
Geekbench Multi 9602 4200
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2412x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 221 g 201 g
Price $500 $599
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 -113.6%
1436722 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (2) by 113.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nothing Phone (2)
$599

Price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.