Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) 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 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,433,693); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 65/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a 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 8a Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1433693 3068952
Geekbench Single 1722 2903
Geekbench Multi 4458 9602
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 188 g 186 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • 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 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100 +53.3%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Google Pixel 8a by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100).

portability

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

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a 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.