Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $590 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 52/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,119,714).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $1299
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 28 points higher (80/100 vs 52/100). 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 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (76/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $1299 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 111.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $709. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $709 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.