Motorola Edge 70 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,336,693); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 186g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1336693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1336693 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.