Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Vivo Y21d

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 38/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

Vivo Y21d

Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 60

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y21d better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 38/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Vivo Y21d, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 49/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Vivo Y21d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3057215 —
Geekbench Single 2833 580
Geekbench Multi 9119 1750
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1608
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 209 g
Launch price — $110

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Vivo Y21d

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Vivo Y21d

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Vivo Y21d

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Vivo Y21d

$110

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (90/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (77/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Vivo Y21d?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Vivo Y21d?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.