Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,027,925); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3111
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 194g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 197.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (90/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.