Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Motorola
PKR 194,999
80/100 overall
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Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 439,999.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
87/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 245,000 less.
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 194,999 Cheaper | PKR 439,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 3, 2026 | May 13, 2026. |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Better | 197g |
| Water resistance | IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes | IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.5 Inches |
| Resolution | 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X, | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (up to 2TB) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, Better | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K Video Recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Motorola Edge 70 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Pakistan?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII at PKR 439,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 245,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Sony Xperia 1 VIII, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Sony Xperia 1 VIII a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
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