Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Poco X8s
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8s has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,464,882); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Poco X8s
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 187g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Poco X8s, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8s (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8s (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $437 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Poco X8s by 108.7% 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 Poco X8s (90/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8s (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco X8s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Poco X8s?
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 X8s is a better fit for active users.