Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $590 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-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 1,242,193).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $590 vs $799
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). 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 66/100). 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+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Price | $590 | $799 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $209. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $209.
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+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 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 5 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.