Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 5

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,849,271); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
OnePlus Nord 5
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 66
Portability 51
Value for money 72
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1849271
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4817
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 211g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 51/100).

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.
OnePlus Nord 5: The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra OnePlus Nord 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 1849271
Geekbench Single 2903 1930
Geekbench Multi 9602 4817
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2800x1272
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g 211 g
Launch price $385
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
OnePlus Nord 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
67/100 -66.0%
1849271 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
OnePlus Nord 5
$385
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord 5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.