Google Pixel 8 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; estimated prices are $699 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4575); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,443,431).
Google Pixel 8
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1553
- Faster wireless charging: 18W vs 15W
- Overall rating 68/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1443431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $590 vs $699
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (74/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Price | $699 | $590 |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 8 by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $109. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $109.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (76/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.