Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs TCL 605 4G

Our Verdict: Against TCL 605 4G, Edge 70 Pro has the larger battery, 6,500mAh against 5,010mAh. Current deal totals put TCL 605 4G from about £60.36, around £652.80 below Edge 70 Pro. TCL 605 4G counters mainly on cost. Pay more for Edge 70 Pro only if its hardware advantages matter to you; otherwise TCL 605 4G is the more cost-conscious choice.

The 605 4G is the cheaper one to own: around £170 over a typical contract, £543 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Screen
6.8" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1272 x 2772 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
449 262
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,010 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm
Weight
190 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £5.04/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £105.97

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro TCL 605 4G TCL 605 4G
Screen 6.8" 6.7"
Display AMOLED IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution 1272 x 2772 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 449 262
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,010 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm
Weight 190 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
£5.04/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £105.97
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

200GB

Data

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

TCL 605 4G
TCL 605 4G

24 Months

128GB

Black

3GB

Data

£5.04 per month, £49 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or TCL 605 4G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 605 4G is cheaper on contract at £169.96 over the life of the deal from £5.04 per month with £49.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or TCL 605 4G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 262, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the TCL 605 4G has a IPS LCD, 90Hz.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or TCL 605 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 605 4G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or TCL 605 4G?

The TCL 605 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £105.97.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and TCL 605 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the TCL 605 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and TCL 605 4G use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the TCL 605 4G uses the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or TCL 605 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (190 grams vs 190 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm, and is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or TCL 605 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the TCL 605 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and TCL 605 4G run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro runs Android and the TCL 605 4G runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.