Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Vivo Y500

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 51/100).

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.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1260x2800
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8100 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 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 210 g
Launch price $345
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Vivo Y500?

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 Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.