Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $590 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $1500
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $910. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $910 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.