Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 200MP vs 50MP camera…
Motorola
Edge 70 Plus
$699
8categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
8categories won
1 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Motorola Edge 70 Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Edge 70 Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Edge 70 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Edge 70 Plus vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppiWinner | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5200 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.49 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | plastic frame, vegan leather, acetate, or silk-textured back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Edge 70 Plus | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,799 |
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a premium mid-range smartphone designed for power users who prioritize screen quality and battery life. With a massive 6500 mAh cell, a 5200-nit 144Hz AMOLED display, and military-grade durability, it offers serious endurance, though the lack of an ultrawide camera is a notable compromise.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh