Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-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 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 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 (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 221g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).

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 (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 3068952 1037391
Geekbench Single 2903 1111
Geekbench Multi 9602 2560
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2412
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 50W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 190 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100 -195.8%
1037391 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 195.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).

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

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 (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.