Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $500 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-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 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $500
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1044507 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | $329 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 193.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $171. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $171.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
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)?
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) is a better fit for active users.