Google Pixel 9 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: For Google Pixel 9 versus Motorola Edge 70 Pro, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The Motorola is ahead for display quality, with a larger 6.8-inch screen, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera; the Pixel is the better match for its OLED panel. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Motorola is the better fit for display quality, while the Pixel is the one to consider for simplicity.

The Pixel 9 is the cheaper one to own: around £698 over a typical contract, £162 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.2
13 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.3" 6.8"
Display
OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2424 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
421 449
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
10.5 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
4,700 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS
Android 14 Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
198 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£54.83/mo (£30.00 upfront) £32.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£325.00 -
Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9 Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Expert Rating 4.2
13 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.3" 6.8"
Display OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2424 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 421 449
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 10.5 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Google Tensor G4 (4nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 4,700 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS Android 14 Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 198 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £54.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
£32.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £325.00 -
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9

12 Months

128GB

Peony

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£54.83 per month, £30 upfront.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£32.50 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Google Pixel 9 or Motorola Edge 70 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Google Pixel 9 is cheaper on contract at £697.96 over the life of the deal from £54.83 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel 9 or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Google Pixel 9's 6.3", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 421, and the Google Pixel 9 uses a OLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel 9 or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro use?

The Google Pixel 9 is powered by the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Google Pixel 9 or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is lighter but the Google Pixel 9 is more compact. It's 8g lighter at 190 grams, though the Google Pixel 9 is actually the more compact phone at 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Google Pixel 9 or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro run?

The Google Pixel 9 runs Android 14 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.