Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Poco C40

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 31/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Poco C40
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 204g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Poco C40, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 44/100).

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.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Poco C40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 JLQ
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1650
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 186 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco C40 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.