Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $589. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $589
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $589 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 27.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.