Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Moto X70 Air

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

Motorola Moto X70 Air

Performance 66
Display 83
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 100
Value for money 60

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1329936
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?

  • Lighter: 159g vs 186g

  • Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto X70 Air, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 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 X70 Air: The Motorola Moto X70 Air is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Motorola Moto X70 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
AnTuTu 3057215 1329936
Geekbench Single 2833 1270
Geekbench Multi 9119 4106
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1220x2712
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 68W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm
Weight 186 g 159 g
Launch price — $379

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Motorola Moto X70 Air

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Motorola Moto X70 Air

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Motorola Moto X70 Air

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Moto X70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto X70 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
65/100 -129.9%
1329936 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 129.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Motorola Moto X70 Air

$379

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (90/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (81/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (77/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X70 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Moto X70 Air — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Moto X70 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Moto X70 Air?

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 X70 Air is a better fit for active users.