Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; estimated prices are $1099 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5060); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,585,585).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 74
Display 86
Camera 88
Battery 57
Portability 41
Value for money 60
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 1553
  • Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W

  • Better camera (88/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1585585
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5200
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5060 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $590 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 9 Pro XL Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
AnTuTu 1585585 2366913
Geekbench Single 1900 1553
Geekbench Multi 5200 6403
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 37W 90W
Wireless charging 23W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g
Price $1099 $590
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
57
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
74/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100 +33.0%
2366913 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590

Price difference: $509. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $509.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (76/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.