Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Moto S50
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4310); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Motorola Moto S50
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto S50, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Motorola Moto S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1272x2670 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4310 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Moto S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Moto S50 by 247.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Moto S50 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Moto S50?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.