Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $500 and $579. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 976,177); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.8mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 60
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 40
Portability 32
Value for money 24
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $579

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 218g vs 221g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nubia Red Magic 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3068952 976177
Geekbench Single 2903 1168
Geekbench Multi 9602 3431
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 55W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 221 g 218 g
Launch price $500 $579
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Red Magic 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
54/100 -214.4%
976177 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 214.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579

Launch price difference: $79. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $79 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (66/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users.