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 — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-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 (3,073,131 vs 978,910); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Red Magic 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $579
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- 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 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 59/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 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
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 213.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 59/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (80/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
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 75/100, 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 59/100).
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, those who care about battery life.