Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1825719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.