Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Poco X8 Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $590 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,982,033).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1982033
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $590

  • Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).

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.
Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Poco X8 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2366913 1982033
Geekbench Single 1553 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g
Price $590 $350
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100 -19.4%
1982033 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Poco X8 Pro by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Poco X8 Pro
$350

Price difference: $240. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $240.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Poco X8 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.