Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nokia 4.2

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 18/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 67 points (85/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Nokia 4.2
Performance 12
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money 6
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nokia 4.2, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 67 points higher (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nokia 4.2: The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Nokia 4.2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 3068952 193115
Geekbench Single 2903 199
Geekbench Multi 9602 795
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 1520x720
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 90W 5W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 9
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 161 g
Launch price $169
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Nokia 4.2
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Nokia 4.2
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1520x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Nokia 4.2
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia 4.2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
18/100 -1489.2%
193115 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Nokia 4.2 by 1489.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Nokia 4.2
$169
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (94/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (77/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia 4.2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 67 points (85/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nokia 4.2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia 4.2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia 4.2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nokia 4.2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.