Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Moto G17
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 42/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 358,608); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Motorola Moto G17
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $142 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G17 by 752.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.