Weekly Deals Review: Half Price on Moto Edge 70, Vivo X300 Pro Discounts, and Xperia 1 VIII Pre-order

This week, the Motorola Edge 70 sees a historic price cut, now available at 50% off. The 12/512GB version is priced at €400 and is ideal for enthusiasts of lightweight, slim devices, measuring just 6mm thick and weighing only 159g. It boasts a large 6.7-inch display featuring a 120Hz 10-bit OLED with a resolution of 1220p+.

Durability is a strong suit, as it carries an IP68/IP69 rating and meets MIL-STD-810H standards, though this affects battery life. The 4,800mAh battery achieved a respectable 13:36h Active Use Score in tests. While an improvement would be appreciated, this score remains competitive against some other options. Fast charging is a highlight too; the 68W adapter charges the phone to 85% in just 30 minutes, with a complete charge taking 41 minutes. It also supports 15W wireless charging.

Under the hood, the Edge 70 runs on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and features a 50MP main camera (1/1.56", OIS) and a 50MP ultra-wide camera (120°), though it lacks a telephoto module. The selfie camera also holds a 50MP sensor.

In contrast, the previous Motorola Edge 60 is available for €80 less, similarly configured with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Although slightly smaller with a 6.67-inch screen, it is thicker (7.9mm) and heavier (179g) and has a 5,200mAh battery, achieving a similar Active Use Score of 13:32h. It also supports 68W wired charging but lacks wireless charging.

The Edge 60 is powered by a Dimensity 7300 chipset, which falls short compared to the Snapdragon in the Edge 70 in multi-core benchmarks and 3D graphics. The Edge 70 also offers faster UFS 3.1 storage compared to the UFS 2.2 of the Edge 60. However, the older model has a microSD slot for expandable storage and includes a 10MP 3x telephoto camera.

Continuing with the theme of old versus new, we have the vivo V70. Though a solid mid-range option, it does not currently feature any discounts.

Shifting focus to the vivo V50 from last year, it provides a larger OLED display (6.77” vs. 6.59”, both with 10-bit 120Hz panels), albeit less sharp (1080p+ vs. 1260p+). Its battery capacity is slightly reduced to 6,000mAh (compared to 6,500mAh), resulting in a lower Active Use Score of 15:20h versus 16:52h.

Performance favors the V70, which is equipped with a newer Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and faster UFS 4.1 storage, contrasting with the V50's UFS 2.2. Both models feature 50MP main cameras and selfie cameras. While the V70 includes a 50MP 3x telephoto module, the V50 has a 50MP ultra-wide camera (the V70’s ultra-wide is only 8MP). The new chipset supports 4K video at 60fps, while the older V50 maxes out at 4K 30fps.

The vivo X300 Pro presents a significant camera upgrade over the V-series, albeit at a higher price point. It features a 50MP 1/1.28” main sensor, a 200MP 3.7x periscope, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens, complemented by a 50MP selfie camera that uses a 6.78” LTPO 120Hz 10-bit OLED display.

This model is powered by the Dimensity 9500 chipset and houses a moderate 5,440mAh battery with fast charging options (90W wired and 40W wireless). The limited battery resulted in a 12:45h Active Use Score.

The smaller vivo X300 features a 6.3” LTPO 120Hz 10-bit OLED display. Despite a smaller battery than the global version, the Euro model's 5,360mAh capacity enables it to outlast the Pro with an Active Use Score of 17:31h.

Powered by the same Dimensity 9500 chipset, the X300 has a different camera arrangement—a 200MP 1/1.4” main, a 50MP 3x periscope, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera, plus a 50MP selfie module. The vivo X300 FE is also available, but it is currently priced higher than the standard X300, presenting a challenge in terms of value despite its advantages (such as a 6,500mAh battery).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro features a 6.3” LTPO 120Hz display along with a competitive camera setup—50MP 1/1.31” main, 48MP 5x periscope, and a 48MP ultra-wide, plus a 42MP ultra-wide selfie (17mm vs. 20mm on the vivo X300). Nevertheless, it falls short with its Tensor G5 chipset, which cannot compete with top-tier Dimensity and Snapdragon models. The battery, at 4,870mAh, earns a mere 12:06 Active Use Score, and charging speed lags with only 30W wired and 15W wireless. However, unlike competitors, Pixel 10 devices come equipped with built-in magnets.

For those seeking compact devices, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo presents an option with a 6.36” display, slightly larger than that on the Pixel. As a mid-range model, it is powered by a Dimensity 7400 and features a triple camera setup—50MP main, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 13MP ultra-wide. Its 5,000mAh battery supports 68W wired and 15W wireless charging.

The Poco M8 and M8 Pro are both closely sized, featuring displays of 6.77” and 6.83”, respectively. The Pro variant has a larger battery (6,500mAh vs. 5,520mAh), resulting in a superior Active Use Score of 16:11h versus 13:54h. It also supports faster 100W charging compared to the 45W of the standard model.

Powered by different chipsets, the Poco M8 Pro utilizes Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the standard M8 incorporates the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. The basic M8 offers expandable storage, which may enhance its appeal for certain users. The Pro features a 50MP main camera and 8MP ultra-wide camera, while the M8's camera setup is quite basic, with a tiny 50MP main and no ultra-wide option at all.

As a reminder, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is currently available for pre-order, offering a free pair of Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. Although the phone won't launch until June 19, it might be a worthwhile wait for those interested. For further insights into what Sony has achieved with the Mark 8, you can check out our written and video reviews.