Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 24/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 251,428); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G Play (2021), the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 61 points higher (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 251428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 272 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 992 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Moto G Play (2021), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 1115.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (90/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G Play (2021)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 61 points (85/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G Play (2021)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G Play (2021)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G Play (2021)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Moto G Play (2021)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.