Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Motorola Edge 70

Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV and Motorola Edge 70 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

Starting priceN/A
Memory8GB / 128GB
Battery5000 mAh
Starting price£699.98
Memory12GB / 512GB
Battery4800 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

Motorola Edge 70 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications
Benchmark performanceSony Xperia 5 IV124219300% higher listed benchmark score
Battery capacitySony Xperia 5 IV5,000 mAh listed capacity
Faster chargingMotorola Edge 7068W listed charging
Main camera resolutionMotorola Edge 7050 MP main camera
Lighter bodyMotorola Edge 7013 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specifications side by side

Differences are highlighted
SpecificationSony Xperia 5 IVMotorola Edge 70
Variants & Pricing
All VariantsGLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, White | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, WhiteGLOBAL: 12GB / 512GB, £699.98, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: PANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Lily Pad, PANTONE Gadget Grey, PANTONE Cloud Dancer
PriceN/A£699.98
PTA ApprovedN/AN/A
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB512GB
Card SlotYesNo
ColorsBlack, Green, WhitePANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Lily Pad, PANTONE Gadget Grey, PANTONE Cloud Dancer
AvailabilityYesYes
CurrencyPKRGBP
Basic
Launch Date2022-09-222025-10-29
Security Updates UntilN/A2029-10-29
Upcoming DeviceNoNo
StatusAvailableAvailable
ManufacturerSonyMotorola
WarrantyN/A1 Year
Official WebsiteN/AN/A
OSAndroid 12Android
Android VersionUpgradable to Android 14Android 16
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPUOcta-core (1x3.0GHz + 3x2.4GHz + 4x1.7GHz)Octa-core
GPUAdreno 730N/A
BenchmarkAnTuTuAnTuTu
Benchmark Score12421930
Benchmark RemarksCompact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display, and advanced Sony camera systemSlim flagship with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, ultra-bright pOLED display, Pantone validated cameras, and long-term software support
Display
Size6.1 inches6.67 inches
TypeHDR OLED, 120Hz, 10-bit, CinemaWide, Gorilla Glass VictuspOLED, HDR10+, 10-bit colors, 4500 nits peak, Pantone Validated
Resolution2520 x 1080 pixels2712 x 1220 pixels, 20:9
PPI Density449446
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Body
Dimensions156 x 67 x 8.2 mm159 x 74 x 5.99 mm
Weight172 g159 g
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + microSD)Nano-SIM + eSIM
IP RatingIP65/IP68IP68/IP69
Battery
Battery5000 mAh4800 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Charging30W wired (USB PD), wireless charging68W wired, 15W wireless
Camera
Back Camera12 MP, f/1.7 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto, OIS, 2.5x optical) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (wide) + 50 MP, f/2.0 (ultrawide, macro) + light sensor
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.050 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count33
Front Camera Count11
Back Video4K@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps4K, 1080p
Front Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps
Back FlashYesYes
Front FlashNoNo
Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, HDR, Eye tracking, OIS, PDAFHDR, Night Vision, Panorama, Pro Mode, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm), Macro, Google Photos AI tools, Pantone color validation
Zoom2.5x optical zoomUp to 20x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
SIM TypeNano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz & 5GHz)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Bluetooth5.25.4
GPSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDouGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFCYesYes
InfraredNoNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C (DisplayPort support)USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Sensors
FingerprintSide-mounted fingerprint sensorFingerprint (under display)
Othersaccelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, color spectrum sensorproximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor, magnetometer, sensor hub

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