Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-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 (3,057,215 vs 985,261); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (90/100 vs 58/100). 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 (2a) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 210.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (90/100 vs 58/100).
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 (2a) (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.