Google Pixel 8 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, 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 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4575); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,443,431); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 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 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?

  • Overall rating 68/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 187g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (78/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1443431 3068952
Geekbench Single 1722 2903
Geekbench Multi 4458 9602
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 18W 50W
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 / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 187 g 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • 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 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100 +53.0%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Google Pixel 8 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (77/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (78/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 8 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.