Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 221g).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 221g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

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 (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3068952 2306162
Geekbench Single 2903 2162
Geekbench Multi 9602 6847
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 90W 65W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 221 g 198 g
Price $500 $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100 -33.1%
2306162 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (3) by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nothing Phone (3)
$799

Price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nothing Phone (3)?

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 (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.