Motorola Edge 70 vs Motorola Moto G 06 Power

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the Motorola Moto G 06 Power comes in £345.34 cheaper than the Motorola Edge 70. That said, neither phone sweeps the display: the Motorola Moto G 06 Power is bigger at 6.9" while the Motorola Edge 70 is sharper at 444 PPI. Video callers will appreciate the Motorola Edge 70 and its 50MP front camera. Portability goes to the Motorola Edge 70 at 159g.

Screen
6.7" 6.88"
Display
P-OLED IPS LCD
Resolution
1220 x 2712 720 x 1640
Pixels Per Inch
444 260
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
Storage
512GB 64GB
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 5.0 with A2DP
Dimensions
159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight
159 grams 220 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£179.00 upfront) £8.50/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £89.99
Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Moto G 06 Power Motorola Moto G 06 Power
Screen 6.7" 6.88"
Display P-OLED IPS LCD
Resolution 1220 x 2712 720 x 1640
Pixels Per Inch 444 260
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
Storage 512GB 64GB
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 5.0 with A2DP
Dimensions 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight 159 grams 220 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£179.00 upfront
£8.50/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £89.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 or Motorola Moto G 06 Power cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper on contract at £212.22 over the life of the deal from £8.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 or Motorola Moto G 06 Power?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Motorola Edge 70's 6.7", the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper display at 444 pixels per inch versus 260, and the Motorola Edge 70 uses a P-OLED panel while the Motorola Moto G 06 Power has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 or Motorola Moto G 06 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Moto G 06 Power 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 or Motorola Moto G 06 Power?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 and Motorola Moto G 06 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 is available in 512GB, while the Motorola Moto G 06 Power comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 and Motorola Moto G 06 Power use?

The Motorola Edge 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Motorola Moto G 06 Power uses the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 or Motorola Moto G 06 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two — it's 61g lighter at 159 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm, and is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 or Motorola Moto G 06 Power?

The Motorola Edge 70 is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Motorola Moto G 06 Power is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 and Motorola Moto G 06 Power run?

The Motorola Edge 70 runs Android and the Motorola Moto G 06 Power 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.