Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $500 and $649. 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 6500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,554,897).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 221g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $649

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 2554897
Geekbench Single 2903 2205
Geekbench Multi 9602 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1116x2480
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 6500 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 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1600 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 229 g
Price $500 $649
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100 -20.1%
2554897 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649

Price difference: $149. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 9S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.