Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S 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 6600); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 221g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $600
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- 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 Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100; 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 Nubia Z70S 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 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 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 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6600 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S 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 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 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 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S 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 Z70S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.