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; launch prices were $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 (3,073,131 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3390
- 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)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $500
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3390 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 192.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Nothing Phone (3a) was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.