Motorola Edge 40 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 58/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 979,624).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 59
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 48
Portability 83
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?

  • Overall rating 58/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3665
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 22 points higher (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (76/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Motorola Edge 40 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
AnTuTu 979624 2366913
Geekbench Single 1120 1553
Geekbench Multi 3665 6403
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 68W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm
Weight 167 g
Launch price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
48
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
58/100
979624 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100 +58.6%
2366913 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Motorola Edge 40 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (78/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (81/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.