Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola G96

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 794,638); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Motorola G96
Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2687
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Lighter: 178g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola G96, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Motorola G96
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 794638
Geekbench Single 2903 1015
Geekbench Multi 9602 2687
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 178 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100 -286.2%
794638 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 286.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (77/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.