Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $500 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $500
- Better camera (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2392x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $500 | $459 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 188.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $41.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
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 (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.