Huawei P20 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, 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 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 186g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Huawei P20 Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 470805 3068952
Geekbench Single 420 2903
Geekbench Multi 1617 9602
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1264x2780
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 22W 90W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 165 g 186 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100 +84.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Huawei P20 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20
$649
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (91/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (81/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (77/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.