Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $590 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $840
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.