Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,135,275); the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1135275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135275 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.