Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus Nord 2 Lite

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-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 (3,073,131 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 46
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 221g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite: The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3073131 592015
Geekbench Single 2903 905
Geekbench Multi 9602 2003
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2412
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 195 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord 2 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3073131 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
48/100 -419.1%
592015 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (99/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (66/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite — 48/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.