Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Moto G85

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 622,608); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 186g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G85, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 48/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

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 Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Motorola Moto G85
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 622608
Geekbench Single 2903 938
Geekbench Multi 9602 2183
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 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 / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 14
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm
Weight 186 g 171 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • 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 Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Moto G85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 -392.9%
622608 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G85 by 392.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (91/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (77/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Moto G85 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto G85?

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 G85?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Moto G85?

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 Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use.