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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 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 (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $459 vs $500

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100 -188.7%
1063102 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 188.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459

Price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $41.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.