Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,320,406).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1555
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.