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 (3,057,215 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 598.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 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 (90/100 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.