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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE4 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

OnePlus Nord CE4

Performance 59
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 66
Portability 63
Value for money 52

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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
40
camera

OnePlus Nord CE4

  • Main: 50MP 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 CE4

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

OnePlus Nord CE4

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord CE4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
57/100 -192.2%
1051702 AnTuTu

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

OnePlus Nord CE4

$300

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.