Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (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 — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,051,702); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $500
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). 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 CE4 — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (99/100 vs 80/100). 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 (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| 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 | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 192.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (99/100 vs 80/100).
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 (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE4 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
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 CE4?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.