Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Poco C81x

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C81x (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 main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81x doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x 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 C81x

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 60
Value for money 52

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 193g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)

What makes Poco C81x better?


  • Overall rating 34/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Poco C81x, 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81x (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81x (78/100 vs 60/100).

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 C81x
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 720x1640
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5200 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 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 171.8×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 193 g
Launch price — $115

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

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

Poco C81x

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

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

Poco C81x

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

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

Poco C81x

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Poco C81x

$115

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x (90/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81x (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81x (78/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C81x?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81x by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco C81x?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco C81x — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco C81x?

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 C81x?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Poco C81x?

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