Motorola Edge 70 vs Realme GT 8

The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,343,745); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70
Performance 66
Display 83
Camera 60
Battery 57
Portability 100
Value for money 72
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 209g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1343745
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $399

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 — 72/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Edge 70: The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1343745 3119308
Geekbench Single 1270 3041
Geekbench Multi 4106 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm
Weight 159 g 209 g
Launch price $399 $350
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
67/100
1343745 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +56.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Motorola Edge 70 by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70
$399
Realme GT 8
$350

Launch price difference: $49. Realme GT 8 was $49 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (92/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (98/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (85/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 and the Realme GT 8?

The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 over the Realme GT 8?

The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.