Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Z70 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $500 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Z70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,068,952).

The Nubia Z70 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max 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 Z70 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 92
Camera 79
Battery 64
Portability 36
Value for money 74
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 221g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $729

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2903

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).

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 Z70 Ultra: The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nubia Z70 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3068952 3126402
Geekbench Single 2903 3041
Geekbench Multi 9602 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2668x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm
Weight 221 g 227 g
Price $500 $729
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
92
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Z70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +1.8%
3126402 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729

Price difference: $229. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $229.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max 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 Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

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 Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.