Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6800); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $500
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 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 OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $115. OnePlus Nord 5 was $115 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 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 OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.