Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 69/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 3 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 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 221g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 3 points higher (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 1425446
Geekbench Single 2903 1761
Geekbench Multi 9602 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 221 g 205 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 -115.3%
1425446 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 115.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100).

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 Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.