Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $590 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • 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
  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $999

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?

  • Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 5 III (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (76/100 vs 35/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2366913 1119714
Geekbench Single 1553 1488
Geekbench Multi 6403 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2520
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
NFC yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 168 g
Launch price $590 $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -111.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 111.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999

Launch price difference: $409. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $409 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (76/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.