Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.