Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus Nord CE 4

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,025,251); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — the overall rating gap is 16 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 CE 4
Performance 58
Display 85
Camera 32
Battery 60
Portability 64
Value for money 54
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2967
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 4 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $500

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus Nord CE 4, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus Nord CE 4: The OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max OnePlus Nord CE 4
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 1025251
Geekbench Single 2903 1131
Geekbench Multi 9602 2967
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 221 g 184 g
Launch price $500 $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • 5500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord CE 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
56/100 -199.3%
1025251 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 199.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
OnePlus Nord CE 4
$300

Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus Nord CE 4 was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (91/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a better fit for everyday use.