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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1553
  • Faster wireless charging: 18W vs 15W

  • Overall rating 68/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100 +39.0%
2366913 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 8 by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590

Price difference: $109. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $109.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.