Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,126,520); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Google Pixel 7a by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (77/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.