Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 828.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (90/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
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 Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.