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 (3,057,215 vs 798,429); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Motorola G96
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 282.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 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 (90/100 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.