Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the 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.