Motorola Edge 70 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $399 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,368,100); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $840
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1368100
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1368100 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 70 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $441. Motorola Edge 70 was $441 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.