Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 186g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 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 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 3068952 438016
Geekbench Single 2903 427
Geekbench Multi 9602 1500
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 2560x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 160 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -600.6%
438016 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 600.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nokia 8?

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 8 is a better fit for everyday use.