Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 22.2% 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 X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
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 X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.