Google Pixel 9 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,561,427); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 50
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (91/100 vs 73/100). 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 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 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 9 Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3068952
Geekbench Single 1850 2903
Geekbench Multi 4900 9602
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 198 g 186 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100 +49.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Google Pixel 9 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (91/100 vs 73/100).

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 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (77/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (78/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 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.