Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 15C

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 36/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5160); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 346,495); the Redmi 15C is noticeably lighter (200g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi 15C
Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 49
Portability 57
Value for money 54
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
  • Higher value score: 70/100 vs 54/100
What makes Redmi 15C better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $500

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

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 15C, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 36 points higher (72/100 vs 36/100). 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). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (99/100 vs 43/100). 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 15C (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 15C: The Redmi 15C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi 15C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3068952 346495
Geekbench Single 2903 420
Geekbench Multi 9602 1364
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 810 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm
Weight 221 g 200 g
Launch price $500 $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi 15C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi 15C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi 15C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 15C MediaTek Helio G85
36/100 -785.7%
346495 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 15C by 785.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi 15C
$120

Launch price difference: $380. Redmi 15C was $380 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (99/100 vs 43/100).

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 15C (66/100 vs 49/100).

portability

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 15C?

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 15C?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).

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

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