Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs OnePlus 16

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 73/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 2,186,261).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 22 points (95/100 vs 73/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Performance 77
Display 93
Camera 60
Battery 68
Portability 80
Value for money 70

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 73/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 2186261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 22 points higher (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro OnePlus 16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 2186261 4627389
Geekbench Single 1555 4327
Geekbench Multi 6405 12873
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1272x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 5200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm —
Weight 183 g —
Launch price $460 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
73/100
2186261 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +52.8%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Pro

$460

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 22 points (95/100 vs 73/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro over the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.