Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M16 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (77/100 vs 44/100). 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 | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 478.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (77/100 vs 44/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.