{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-plus-vs-xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:34:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera, 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 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 97.1,
                "overall": 79.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_54_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T06:04:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (Black) / 8.3 mm (Denim Blue)",
                    "Weight": "218g (Black), 220g (Denim Blue)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "POCO Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Prime cores up to 4.6GHz 6× Performance cores up to 3.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Card Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera, OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Super Macro Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode Supermoon Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery Non-removable 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired HyperCharge 50W Wireless HyperCharge 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra",
        "margin": 11.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 97.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra at PKR 219,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra a 6500 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}