Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $500
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 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 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.