Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Poco C81

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

Poco C81

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 48

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1800
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Poco C81 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 34/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Poco C81, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 52/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Poco C81
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3057215 —
Geekbench Single 2833 600
Geekbench Multi 9119 1800
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 90W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 208 g
Launch price — $125

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Poco C81

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Poco C81

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Poco C81

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Poco C81

$125

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (77/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C81?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco C81?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C81?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C81?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Poco C81?

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