Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 820,210); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nothing Phone (1)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (1), the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). 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 Nothing Phone (1) (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Nothing Phone (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nothing Phone (1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (1) by 272.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nothing Phone (1) — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.