Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus Nord 3

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
OnePlus Nord 3
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 56
Portability 61
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1542660
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 221g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus Nord 3, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus Nord 3: The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max OnePlus Nord 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 3073131 1542660
Geekbench Single 2903 1693
Geekbench Multi 9602 4384
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1240x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm
Weight 221 g 193 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
OnePlus Nord 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3073131 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
60/100 -99.2%
1542660 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 99.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
OnePlus Nord 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus Nord 3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 3?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus Nord 3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.