Motorola Edge 70 vs OnePlus 16

The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 67/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,368,100).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 by 28 points (95/100 vs 67/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70

Performance 66
Display 83
Camera 60
Battery 57
Portability 100
Value for money 62

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?


  • Overall rating 67/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1368100
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 28 points higher (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (95/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge 70: The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1368100 4627389
Geekbench Single 1270 4327
Geekbench Multi 4106 12873
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm —
Weight 159 g —
Launch price $399 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
67/100
1368100 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +70.4%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70

$399

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (100/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (95/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 by 28 points (95/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 and the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 over the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.