Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 15

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $500 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 467,392); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi 15
Performance 33
Display 78
Camera 40
Battery 52
Portability 57
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $500

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 15, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Redmi 15 — 58/100; 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 15 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 15: The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 3068952 467392
Geekbench Single 2903 466
Geekbench Multi 9602 1396
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HyperOS 2.2
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm
Weight 221 g 195 g
Launch price $500 $180
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi 15
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi 15
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
45/100 -556.6%
467392 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 15 by 556.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi 15
$180

Launch price difference: $320. Redmi 15 was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (91/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (99/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 15?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 15?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 15 — 45/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 15?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 15?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use.