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 MediaTek Dimensity 8350. 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 (3,068,952 vs 1,696,968); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
OnePlus Nord CE5
Performance 70
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 54
Value for money 60
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1696968
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1398
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4313
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
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 (91/100 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 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). 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 54/100).

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 CE5: The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra OnePlus Nord CE5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
AnTuTu 3068952 1696968
Geekbench Single 2903 1398
Geekbench Multi 9602 4313
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2412
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 15, ColorOS 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
Price $392
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord CE5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
61/100 -80.8%
1696968 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
OnePlus Nord CE5
$392
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

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 54/100).

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 (91/100 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.