Motorola Edge (2026) vs Vivo V70 Elite
Verdict
Motorola Edge (2026) and Vivo V70 Elite tie on the OH Rank at a score of 71. Motorola Edge (2026) wins on IP Protection and Desktop Replacement; Vivo V70 Elite wins on Performance. Vivo V70 Elite is 2.3mm wider than Motorola Edge (2026). Motorola Edge (2026) is the more recent release, from Jun 11, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
71
71
Motorola Edge (2026)
72mm (2.83in) · Jun 11, 2026 · Rank #75
3+11+13+15+12+5+4+0+5+3 = 71
* TOP Software* TOP Midranger* TOP ProtectionMidrange
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, charging and imaging tech) Motorola is happy to try different things and it's middle model has shifted size and target audience a lot: from 7.9mm thickness 2 versions ago, to 6mm in the last iteration, to now back to standard (7.2mm) thickness. The build remains excellent and includes full protection from dropps and elements. Screen is bright and sharp, camera improved with addition of a tele lenses and PDAF to selfie.
PROs
very good build, good Dimensity 7450 with UFS 3.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5000mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 68W (15W wireless) charging, >1400nits bright 460ppi 120Hz AMOLED screen with HDR10+ with very thin bezels, full IP69 with military standard impact protection, very reliable 50MP 24mm OIS main + 10MP 73mm OIS telephoto + 50MP 12mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) back setup, very good 50MP 21mm PDAF selfie, very good video recording, 4 years of stabile and feature rich stock-like Hello OS and a basic desktop replacement functionality, AI button
CONs
frame is plastic again, low frequency PWM dimming on a non-LTPO screen, no expandable memory, slow USB-C 2.0 port (tho has OTG)
Vivo V70 Elite
74.3mm (2.93in) · Feb 26, 2026 · Rank #77
9+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 71
* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Vivo is lifting it's V series of midrangers by adding an Elite badge unit. This is essentially a V70 with a better processor that can sustain years of OS updates and AI additions. If you can get it in your market, this phone should be on your list. It features fast performance, ultrasonic fingerprint reader, IR blaster, metal frame, great battery life, very bright screen and reliable imaging, all in a very compact, just 74mm wide body.
PROs
great sub-8mm thickness build, fast Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with UFS 4.1 performance, excellent 30+hrs endurance from a 6500mAh Si-C battery with 50min 90W charging, >1900nits bright >450ppi AMOLED screen with HDR10+, IP69 protection, very good imaging from a 50MP main + 50MP periscope telephoto lenses, excellent 50MP PDAF selfie, good video recording, up to 4 years of OS updates
CONs
limited market availability, no wireless charging, no LTPO tech (tho battery life is excellent even without it), no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality, slow USBC 2.0 port (tho it does offer OTG)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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