Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; estimated prices are $500 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 66
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $500

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

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 (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3068952 1405881
Geekbench Single 2903 1237
Geekbench Multi 9602 3281
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2412x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 195 g
Price $500 $449
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
67/100 -118.3%
1405881 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 118.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449

Price difference: $51. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $51.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.