Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-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 1,660,924); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 84.1% 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 Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.