Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $590 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,074,182).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $1199
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $1199 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 120.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $609. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $609 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (78/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.