Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 10C

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; estimated prices are $500 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $500

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 10C, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (76/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi 10C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3068952 421228
Geekbench Single 2903 412
Geekbench Multi 9602 1410
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 190 g
Price $500 $150
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
36/100 -628.6%
421228 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 10C by 628.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi 10C
$150

Price difference: $350. Redmi 10C is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (91/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (62/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 10C?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 10C?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 10C — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 10C?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 10C?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 10C?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.