Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro; launch prices were $500 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 52/100 (a 20-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 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $500
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 20 points higher (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 884207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $249 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 247.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.