Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 477,542); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 542.7% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nokia G42?
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 G42 is a better fit for everyday use.