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 (3,057,215 vs 1,848,224); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 (90/100 vs 76/100). 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
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 (90/100 vs 76/100).
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.