Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus Nord 6
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $500 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $500
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. OnePlus Nord 6 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the OnePlus Nord 6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.