5 vs Edge 70
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 5 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 5 57 · Edge 70 55 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Edge 70's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch p-oled, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 4500 nits.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
4,800mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Edge 70 lasts longer between charges.
The 5 is supported until Sep 2031 — 23 months longer than the Edge 70.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 5 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $600 | $730 |
| Display | 6.46-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass 5 | 6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCM6490 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,200 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired; user-removable battery | 68W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.6 × 75.8 × 9.6 mm | 160 × 74 × 5.99 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 159 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 (also MIL-STD-810H) | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Sep 2031 | Oct 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.