Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Motorola G96

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 794,638).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Motorola G96
Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?

  • Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Motorola G96, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (76/100 vs 51/100).

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.
Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Motorola G96
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 2366913 794638
Geekbench Single 1553 1015
Geekbench Multi 6403 2687
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 178 g
Launch price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100 -197.9%
794638 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Motorola G96 by 197.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Motorola G96
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (78/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (76/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.