Will the Edge 70 Ultra rival Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The short answer to that million-dollar question is probably “yes and no.” To elaborate, I first need to make sure you understand Qualcomm’s increasingly convoluted (unnecessarily so, if I must say) Snapdragon 8-series roster.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is not the same thing as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. | Image Credit — Qualcomm
Yes, those two processor names are really that similar and easy to mix up, although if it makes you feel any better, their specs are also not very different. The Elite model justifies its moniker with higher CPU clock speeds and a better built-in 5G modem than its “standard” Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 brother, but the latter SoC is likely to deliver a more than satisfying level of raw power for the vast majority of Android users out there as well.
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The super-premium Razr 60 Ultra could get an even more impressive sequel soon. | Image Credit — Motorola
Weirdly enough, Motorola never rolled out a proper Edge 60 Ultra sequel to that perfectly competent high-end device, but if the Edge 70 Ultra is a thing, its use of a non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC shouldn’t be that surprising.
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But even for me, it’s too soon to get overly excited. Yes, the Edge 70 mid-ranger already looks amazing… until you see its price point, and the Edge 70 Ultra sounds fairly promising to someone like me, who tends to prioritize affordability over extreme power.
The Edge 70 is gorgeous but a little costly. | Image Credit — Motorola
One thing that Motorola clearly needs to do to boost its global sales numbers and brand recognition is focus more on the US market, so when (or rather if) I hear that the Edge 70 Ultra “flagship” is headed stateside, my excitement will certainly shoot up to the sky. Until then, let’s all take a chill pill and wait for more juicy “ev-leaks.”
