Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 12
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $500 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-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 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $500
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 12, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $150 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 12 by 746.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Redmi 12 was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (99/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 12?
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 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.