Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,696,968); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 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 | 16 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 | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $295 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (90/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 CE5 is a better fit for active users.