Side-by-side technical data

Motorola Edge 70 vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus

Comparison between Motorola Edge 70 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Motorola Edge 70 is the stronger all-round choice for camera, performance, and software support: it has 12 GB of RAM, six years of updates, and an ultrawide camera missing from the Edge 70 Plus. The Plus counters with a 200 MP main camera and a 6500 mAh battery, versus 50 MP and 4800 mAh on the Edge 70.

The Edge 70 Plus display reaches 5200 nits and 144 Hz, compared with 4500 nits and 120 Hz on the Edge 70. The Edge 70 offers more maximum storage, at 512 GB versus 256 GB. It also uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Edge 70 Plus has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; RAM is 12 GB versus 8 GB.

The Plus puts 200 MP into its main camera, but the Edge 70 adds an ultrawide camera and 4K video at 60 fps, which the Plus main camera does not offer. The Edge 70 also has the stronger front-camera setup: 50 MP and 4K at 60 fps, versus 32 MP and 4K at 30 fps. The Plus charges at 45 W; the Edge 70 reaches 68 W and also supports wireless charging.

Motorola Edge 70

The Motorola Edge 70 is better for buyers who want 12 GB of RAM, six years of updates, and an ultrawide camera.

Motorola Edge 70 Plus

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus suits buyers who want a 200 MP main camera, a 6500 mAh battery, and a 144 Hz display.

The verdict

Your pick: Motorola Edge 70, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.

Category
Category Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Design & display 9.2 8.5
Performance & hardware 7.7 6.9
Camera 7.5 6.4
Connectivity 8.2 8.0
Battery & charging 7.3 7.1

Which one is for you?

Motorola Edge 70, if you care about…

RAM Capacity
12 GB
against 8 GB
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
Display Technology
pOLED
against AMOLED
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
against 256 GB

Motorola Edge 70 Plus, if you care about…

Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
against 4,800 mAh
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
against Bluetooth 5.4
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
against 120 Hz
Peak Display Brightness
5,200 nits
against 4,500 nits

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Processor Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Processor Process Size 4 nm 4 nm
Graphics GPU Qualcomm Adreno 722 Qualcomm Adreno 810
Storage Type UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.8 GHz Best value 2.7 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB Best value 256 GB
AnTuTu Score 1,390,960 1,015,000
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. Octa-core CPU with 1x2.5 GHz, 3x2.4 GHz, and 4x1.8 GHz cores.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 12 GB Best value 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X —
AnTuTu version v11 v10
3DMark Wild Life Extreme 2,085 —

Design

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Body Colors Grey, Green, Bronze, White Black, Blue, Lavender, Grey, Green
Body Thickness 6 mm Best value 8.5 mm
Body Width 74 mm 75.7 mm
Body Height 159.9 mm 162.7 mm
Weight 159 g Best value 196 g
Usable Surface 90.8 % 91.3 % Best value
Body Materials Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H IP64, IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
Waterproof Depth 1.5 m —
Drop Resistance Class A —
Repairability Class B —
Drop Test Count 270 —

Battery

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Battery Efficiency Rating A —
Battery Capacity 4,800 mAh 6,500 mAh Best value
Battery Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 68 W Best value 45 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
Battery Endurance 50 h —
Wireless charging power 15 W —
Charge cycles 1,000 —

Display

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Display Technology pOLED Best value AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness 4,500 nits 5,200 nits Best value
Display Diagonal 6.7″ 6.78″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,220 px 1,272 px Best value
Display Vertical Resolution 2,712 px 2,772 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 446 ppi 450 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 144 Hz Best value
Display Features Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Frameless Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless

Sensors

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Under Display

Sensor

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Operating System Android 16 Android 16
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 16 16
OS Update Support 6 years Best value 3 years
Google Services Yes Yes

Connectivity

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band Best value Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 6.0 Best value
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity Features Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Max. download speed — 2,900 Mbps
Max. upload speed — 1,600 Mbps

Audio

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE

Technical

Specification Edge 70 Edge 70 Plus
Model numbers XT2601-2 —
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