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 60/100 (a 20-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 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- 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 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
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 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $709. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $709 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
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 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
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 — 60/100.
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 46/100).
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 65/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.